Niver Rena Bonner-Handy

Niver Ann “Nay Nay” Handy was born on March 7, 1984, in Monroe, Louisiana, to Ruthie Bonner and Roderick Williams, Sr. She accepted Christ at an early age and remained a source of warmth and laughter throughout her life. Niver had a special gift for caring for children and found joy in playing cards, spending time with family, and sharing quiet moments with friends. Her playful sense of humor and ability to slip in a well-timed joke could brighten any room, gently reminding those around her that everything would be alright.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruthie Bonner, her brother Patrick “Pat-Pat” Bonner, and her grandmother Arnita Talton.

Niver leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband of 27 years, Johnny Handy; sons Adan Shaw and Hakeem Shaw; daughters Naylashia Bonner, Robert’Nique Bonner, and John’Sharricka Herron; godchild Gorgeous Stovall; her father, Roderick Williams, Sr.; grandmother Ruthy Bonner; nine sisters, Ruthie “Ke-Ke” Bonner, Patricia and Patrica “Twins” Bonner, Laveshella “Be-Be” Bonner, Martavia “Tae-Tae” Bonner, Marchanita “Sweetea” Williams, Tongia “Tee” Hill-Moy, Shakelia Woods, and Tamiya Smith; one brother, Roderick Williams, Jr.; two aunts, Caroyln Hearns and Cassity Williams; five uncles, Elton “Peanut” Bonner, Curtis Bonner, Cradell Williams, Andrick Williams, and Cedric Williams; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her two best friends, Tiffany Henry and Shemia Clark.