Bonita Embery

On November 26, 1964 in Alexander City, Alabama, a bubbly baby girl given the name Bonita Suzanne Embery was born to the union of James D. Embery and Fannie Embery Rogers. There is no doubt Bonita knew the Lord because she was always visiting and worshipping with family and friends at various churches. Bonita received her education in the Talladega City School System and was a 1984 graduate of Talladega High School. Bonita, known to family and friends as "Suzanne" was a devoted mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend to us all. If you knew Suzanne, you knew she never met a stranger and if she saw you out in public, she made it her business to greet you with a hug and give you one of her smiles. When it came to football, it was no question that the Alabama "Roll Tide" was her team. Dancing and music were her passion. She was always the life of the party and keeping you laughing. She thought she was the best dancer on the floor. As Suzanne traveled this earthly journey, she became the proud mother of two loving children, Ravonne and Devon whom she loved unconditionally. Suzanne's 58-year life journey was truly a blessing to everyone she loved including her family and friends. On Sunday evening, April 2, 2023, Bonita Suzanne Embery transitioned from this earthly life to her heavenly home while in the comfort of Princeton Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Samuel and Marion Spencer of Alexander City, Alabama, Ester Lewis of Alexander City, Alabama, sister, Sonya Embery of Ashland, Alabama, and her inherited father whom she took on as her dad, David L. "Daddy Dav" Rogers of Birmingham, Alabama. Suzanne's legacy of love and precious memories will forever be remembered and cherished by her two children, Ravonne (Fredrick) Swain and Devon (Arie) Embery, both of Talladega, Alabama; mother, Fannie Embery Rogers of Birmingham, Alabama; father, James D. Embery of Talladega, Alabama; four grandchildren, Devon L. Embery, Jr. of Buffalo, New York, Arielle M. Embery, Nariah M.M. Wilson, and Aziyah G. Swain all of Talladega, Alabama; sisters, Bonnie Suzette (Nelson) McElrath of Sylacauga, Alabama, Stacey M. Simmons of Talladega, Alabama, and Tammy Embery of Birmingham, Alabama; brother, JaVarus Embery of Talladega, Alabama; inherited sisters and brothers whom she loved dearly, Barbara (JK) Bailey of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Roni Frazier, John Rogers, Michael (Laquita) Rogers, Lois Jackson, Jacqueline Henderson, and Coletta Henderson Gainer all of Birmingham, Alabama; special family friend, Jennifer White of Montgomery, Alabama; her best friends, Catherine "Niecy" Smith and Ann Moss of Talladega, Alabama; friends, Sharon Creagh and Coretta "Slick" King Layfield of Birmingham, Alabama; and a host of nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

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Bonita Embery

November 26, 1964 - April 2, 2023