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Bobbie Glidewell Obituary

July 4, 1928 – May 14, 2011

Bobbie Nell Holcomb Glidewell, 82, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 at her residence. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 at Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant, Texas. Graveside service is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, May 19 at Gladewater Cemetery, with Bro. Glenn Griffith officiating.

Bobbie was born July 4, 1928, in Titus County, Texas to Grover Cleveland Holcomb and Dora Brown Holcomb. She was employed with Mount Pleasant ISD.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, James C. Glidewell.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Connie Glidewell of Cooks Point, Texas; son, Mark Glidewell of Bryan; granddaughter, Lorin Glidewell of Dallas; grandsons, Peter Glidewell of Bryan, Frank Glidewell of Hutto, Texas, Lee Glidewell of Bryan and Brian Glidewell of Cooks Point.

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Published by The Bryan-College Station Eagle on May 18, 2011.

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Larry & Delores Johnson

May 19, 2011

Randy, may God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Your friend, Larry

Ernie Montoya

May 18, 2011

Randy and Connie, my condolences to you and your family.

Tonya Elliott

May 18, 2011

So Sorry For Your Loss! Your Mother Was A Joy To Be Around and Always Kept Me Laughing! She Will Be Missed and Thank You So Much For Allowin Me To Be A Part Of Her End Of Life Journey!!! Im Still Only A Phone Call Away!

Kathy Boykin

May 18, 2011

I have many fond memories of the Glidewell family.Through good and bad she always treated me like her own. Even though I am not physically there just know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Marianne Welch

May 18, 2011

So sorry for your loss, Randy and Connie. Prayers are lifted up for you and your family.

John and Theresa Gasek

May 18, 2011

Truly a great lady. Always welcomed me into her home with love and happiness. She will be missed.

TD & Debbie Palmos

May 18, 2011

May peace be with you. You are in our Thoughts and Prayers.

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