She had a zest for life and lived it well with all of her loved ones, family, and friends. She was also a devoted lover of animals.

Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents and her grandson, Kevin Howell.

Survivors include the love of her life of 39 years, Gary Threadgill; daughters, Kim Lawrence, Channon Newman, Jennifer Mathys; her sister; Kathie (Pat) Walsh, four grandchildren, Kaylyn Newman, Madison Newman, Rebecca Montgomery, Gabriele Haywood; and four great-grandchildren, Hendrix Newman, Kyler Hall, Elizabeth Hall, Alannah Haywood.