Bonnie Jo White Miles passed away peacefully at 2:38 a.m. on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the age of 85. She was born in Houston, Missouri on November 22, 1936. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Ethel White; her brothers Eugene Watson, Richard White, Bill White, Jack White, and Paul White; and her daughter Beth Miles.

She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years, Dwaine Miles; her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Ramona Miles; her granddaughters, Casey Miles, Christy Colvin, Kirstin Maciak and Gretchen Miles; six great-grandchildren, Alexis, Kyler, Addison, Lily, Aniaya, and Hunter; and two great-great grandsons, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and too many friends to count.

Bonnie graduated with her associates degree from Southwest Baptist University and continued her education at Southeast Missouri State University with her B.S. degree in education. She taught at Rolla Public Schools for 32 years, touching the lives of many students. She was an active lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Rolla. She also enjoyed travel after retirement serving as the director for the travel club at Phelps County Bank. Bonnie was a charter member of Chapter MW, P.E.O.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Rolla on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Bob Johnston officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Missouri P.E.O Outreach Fund.” Donations can be made at the funeral or mailed to 20702 County Road 427 – Rolla, Mo 65401 ATTN: Mary Lou Long.