Barbara Bobby Orcutt Keeton

My sympathy goes out to all of Bobby's family in her loss. I know that the last few years have been difficult for all of you as she has grown weaker, but I am sure you all have wonderful memories of her life which I hope will comfort you in the coming days. Bobby and I were best friends during our adolescent and teen years. We lived in the same neighborhood in Blacksburg, Va. and saw each other most every day. Since we were the same age, we were in the same grade in school and shared...

I met Bobby in 1991. I answered an ad to be her dog walker for Laska, a big friendly Alaskan Husky mix. I then graduated to be Bobby’s gardener for a number of years.
Bobby was always very very kind to me. At one point she gave me a substantial raise without my even asking, just because she knew that I was working well below the market rate.
I was in my 20’s and have a little bit of an old-fashioned streak. I would always call her “Mrs. Keeton”, but she insisted on...

She was exceptionally kind, and made me feel welcome and secure whenever I came over to play with Nancy and Lynn in childhood. I send love and sympathy to Sakshi, Lynn and Bill. I will remember her always as a nurturing presence in my life.