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Bobbie Gresham Rhea Obituary

Bobbie Gresham Rhea, 90, went to be with our Lord on September 1, 2016. Born on October 15, 1925, in Beaumont, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Cass and Alice Bookman.

Bobbie was known for her outgoing personality and "never met a stranger". While living most of her life in Houma, LA, she was a longtime volunteer at Terrebonne General Hospital and an artist who often exhibited her award winning pieces of art, all while being a loving Mother. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, chaperoned the Terrebonne High School Tigerettes drill squad, was a teenage counselor at church and aided with the Junior Miss and Houma Beauty Pageants. She was also very active in the First United Methodist Church of Houma, either teaching, hosting, or decorating, as well as numerous clubs in the area. In 2008, she moved to Houston, TX, and resided at Eagle's Trace Retirement Community. During this time, she made many new friends and was often referred to as "the mayor of Eagle's Trace".

She is survived by her children Bonnie (Charlie) Davidson, Kathy (Tim) Mitchell, Gary (Jo Ellen) Gresham, and Bill Gresham as well as eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by her identical twin sister Billie (George) Cummins, and her brothers Jack Bookman and Bryan Bookman.

Her first husband, Leroy Gresham and her second husband, Donald Rhea, preceded her in death.

Two memorial services are planned. The first one will be on September 17, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church of Houma, located at 6109 LA-311, Houma, LA 70360 at 3:00pm. Interment will be at the Garden of Memories Cemetery, located at 3658 W. Main St., Gray, LA 70359. The second memorial service information can be viewed at carterfuneral-houston.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Grace Isaiah, for her loving care, as well as Hospice Compassus for the professional care and dignity shown to Mother and the family.

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Published by Houma Today from Sep. 10 to Sep. 12, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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Marnita

September 27, 2016

Ms. Bobbie was a blessing to me, as I visited being her nurse. May peace be with the family of a now ANGEL.

September 19, 2016

Kathy and family,
I just got home from out of town and saw this very sad news. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Bobbie was my favorite customer of all time and I have missed her ever since she moved to you all.
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Please give Mrs. Billie our best as well.
Bobby Hayden and the team at Dick Barker Lincoln in Houma.

Ruth Thomas

September 12, 2016

Many years ago, I painted with Bobbie. As an artist, she inspired me....as a warm and lovely person, she touched my heart with wonderful memories.

September 11, 2016

Our sympathy to the Gresham family.
Ann and Harry

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