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Erma Bobo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, 2014.

ERMA JEAN BOBO

MT. STERLING — Erma Jean Bobo, 82, born March 4, 1931, passed away Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014 at her residence.

Preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Thomas Bobo Sr.; parents, Elmer and Edna Hurles; and son, Donald Jordan.

Survived by brother, Elmer (Bev) Hurles Jr.; daughter, Nancy (Ron) Reese; sons, Gary (Rachel) Jordan, Thomas (Rosemary) Bobo Jr. and Jesse (Trudy) Bobo; grandsons, Scott Gammell, Kyle Bobo, Jason Reese, Gary Jordan and Thomas Bobo; granddaughters, Rhonda Purtee, Belinda Snyder and Joannie Morrish; numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren; cousin and lifetime friend, Mary Oswalt.

She is also survived by many special people who surrounded her often and referred to her as "Maw." She was a mother and grandmother to many kids who lived at Madison Lake.

The family would also like to express their gratefulness to her caregiver for the past 2 years whom made it possible for her to live at home, Jan Potter as well as Sam Goorey who also watched over her.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at the PORTER-TIDD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 331 W. Main St., in Mt. Sterling. Cremation will follow the service.

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February 8, 2014

Bobbi Kanatzar

Rest in peace Aunt Erma Jean. You were always so good to us and I'll always remember you.

February 3, 2014

david binkley

Sorry for your loss .i knew georganne and dick.iwas raised on the other side of madison lake

February 3, 2014

Angie Kauffer-Paul

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Mrs. Bobo was a great neighbor and very good person. She could always be found with a smile.

January 30, 2014

Candy Randles

Tom and Rosemary know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 30, 2014

Thomas Bobo

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I don't know your family, but through the similarities of names and central Ohio location I began receiving sympathy notes from friend who had mistaken your family for ours. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, from our Bobo family to yours.

January 29, 2014

Kim McDaniel

Jesse, Nancy and Rhonda,
So sorry for your loss. I didn't know Erma well but remember her at the Pkwy warehouse when I worked there. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

January 28, 2014

Lora Messer

I will always smile when I think of Maw. She was another mother to so many of us over the years. That gift she shared we are now obligated to carry forward. God Bless and comfort each one during this time of great loss.

January 28, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love, support and prayers of family and friends.
Love you all,
The Mannings

January 28, 2014

Beth Lockard

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May God grant peace and comfort.

January 27, 2014

Janett Carpenter

My thoughts are with you and your family.

January 27, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours during this difficult time. Lots of love coming your way Cheryl Simmons

January 27, 2014

Prayers out to all of you.

January 27, 2014

Donna Ufert

My deepest sympathy to the family. Cherish all the special moments you had with her.

January 27, 2014

Sonja Souders

Nancy, Jesse and Rhonda; May God Bless and comfort you today, and give you strength and courage to face each new tomorrow. She will be missed, but suffer no more. My thougths and prayers are with each of you and your families.

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