Bonita ‘Bonii’ Poissot-Harris, 64, of Sweet Home passed away Saturday. She was born in Lebanon, Oregon to William and Aileen (White) Hance and was raised in Sweet Home, Oregon.

She graduated from Sweet Home High School and attended University of Oregon, Marylhurst University, Oregon State University, and Linn Benton Community College.

Bonii worked and volunteered at KidCo Head Start and taught child development classes at Linn Benton Community College. She enjoyed helping others as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Crisis Service, was a Master Gardener for Linn and Benton counties, and a crafter and booth member at the Oregon Country Fair for over 25 years.

Bonii married Richard Harris 33 years ago on January 14, 1978.

Bonii was a loving and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, cousin, aunt, grandmother, godmother, co-worker, care-giver, and friend. She was an avid gardener, collector, reader, and crafter. She enjoyed camping and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a supporter of Guan Yin and a follower of the Baha’i Faith. Her free and unique spirit will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by: her husband, Richard Harris of Sweet Home; brother, Bill Hance of Eugene; son, K.C. Poissot; daughter-in-law, Charleene; grandchildren, Zoe and Tyler of San Diego, California; daughter, Faith Branson; son-in-law, Travis; grandchildren, Xenon, Alex, and Rylan of Salem; and numerous godchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, at Gilliland Cemetery. Donations can be made in her memory to Samaritan Evergreen Hospice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.