Priscilla Sample Bonner

Priscilla Sample Bonner, 84, of Dalton passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Bonner; parents, Herman Sample and Loraine and Leroy Cagle; sisters, Phyllis, Marie and Sheila.

Priscilla will be remembered for a life of steady devotion, meaningful work, and faithful love for her community. She taught for 30 years in the Whitfield County School system, spending most of her career at Antioch and Eastbrook, where she helped shape the lives of generations of students. She also cherished her church and her church family at Calvary Baptist Church.

She is survived by her children, Scott Bonner (Michelle) and Mary Reed (Mike); grandchildren, Michael, Brittney (Kevin), Zachary (Myranda), and Zoey (Devin); great-grandchildren, Skylar and Evan.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Thursday at Calvary Dalton. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 PM on Wednesday at Love Funeral Home. Priscilla will be laid to rest in West Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Whitfield Education Foundation.