Bonnie Grace Randolph

Bonnie Grace (Richter) Randolph

Wednesday, September 8, 1943 – Monday, July 27, 2026

Bonnie Grace (Richter) Randolph, age 82, of Milan, Georgia passed away on July 27, 2026, at McRae Manor Nursing Home in McRae, Georgia. Bonnie was born on September 8, 1943, in Doerun, Georgia, to the late Joe Green Richter and Grace Richter. In addition to her parents, Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel David Randolph, Sr.; her daughter, Shannon Moore; her brothers, Edgar "Dink" Richter, Buddy Richter, Johnny Richter, and Cortez Richter; and her sisters, Charlie Ruth Richter, Shirley Richter, and Geraldine "Nang" Richter.

Memorialization was by cremation. Memorial Services for Bonnie will be held at Antioch II Baptist Church in Milan, Georgia, on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Rick Brown officiating. Visitation with the family will be held from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, one hour prior to the service.

Bonnie grew up in Doerun, where at the age of seven she contracted polio. She spent several years in and out of the rehabilitation hospital in Warm Springs, Georgia. During that time, she became the youngest patient at the facility to be placed in an iron lung. While at Warm Springs, Bonnie met First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt during one of her visits to the hospital. She loved telling the story of the time she and some friends poured soap powder into the springs, filling them with bubbles. As punishment, they were sent home for a week, and Bonnie would laugh as she recalled that her daddy made sure she never pulled a stunt like that again.

During one of her stays at Warm Springs, Bonnie met Samuel David Randolph, Sr., who had also contracted polio. Their friendship grew into love, and they were later married, making their home in Albany, Georgia, where they raised their two children.

Although polio confined Bonnie to a wheelchair for most of her life, she never allowed it to define who she was. Through determination and perseverance, she built a successful career, serving as a switchboard operator at the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany for 18 years. She later worked as Lead Dispatcher for the City of Albany 911 Communications Center for 10 years before retiring. Her strength, independence, and unwavering spirit inspired everyone who knew her.

Bonnie found joy in life's simple pleasures. An avid reader, she could often be found with a good book in her hands, especially a true crime novel. She rarely missed an episode of Law & Order and was known for her quick wit and wonderful sense of humor. Even through life's greatest challenges, she had a remarkable ability to find something to smile about. Above all, Bonnie trusted in the Lord throughout her life. Her faith carried her through every trial and gave her strength, comfort, and peace.

Over the years, Bonnie was blessed with many devoted caregivers who became much more than helpers. They became treasured friends and an extension of her family. Their love, compassion, and faithful care enriched her life in countless ways.

She is survived by her devoted son, Samuel Randolph, Jr. (Michelle) of Milan; her cherished grandchildren, Christopher Moore (Shannah) of Leesburg, Stacey Leubrecht (Alex) of Tampa, Florida, Justin Moore of Albany, Colby Randolph (Danielle) of Bloomington, Illinois, Maeve Lesan (Cadie) of Huntsville, Alabama, Sam Randolph of Huntsville, Alabama, Celeste Randolph of Peoria, Illinois, Chelsea Thomas (Jordan) of McRae, Christopher Puckett (Paige) of Chauncey, and Chloe Puckett (Noah) of Milledgeville; 12 great-grandchildren; several beloved nieces and nephews; and her special friends and caregivers, Rita Brown, Myrna Garcia, and Janice Gibson, whose loving friendship, compassionate care, and unwavering devotion meant so much to her.

Bonnie's life was a testimony to courage, perseverance, and faith. Though she faced challenges that many could scarcely imagine, she met them with determination, independence, grace, and humor. She leaves behind a legacy of resilience and an example of a life lived with purpose and hope.

Because of Bonnie’s faith in Jesus Christ, her family rejoices in the promise that she is now healed and whole, rejoicing in the presence of her Savior, free from every limitation she carried during her earthly life.

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