Photo courtesy of Sullivan-King Mortuary
Anderson, South Carolina
1930 - 2019 (Age 88)
Bobbie Jean Owen Oglesby, 88, went to be with her heavenly Father on February 16, 2019. She was born in Rock Hill on May 28, 1930, the daughter of Warren Herbert Owen and Margaret Elizabeth White Owen. In 1953 she married her high school sweetheart, Kirk Oglesby, Jr, and they loved each other well until his death in 2018.
She graduated from Winthrop College in 1951 and spent her life caring for her family, friends and community. She volunteered endless hours for many causes and received several awards, including the South Carolina Governor’s Legacy Volunteer Award. Bobbie was especially devoted to the Anderson Free Clinic, where she served for 31 years. She was a 50 year breast cancer survivor and actively supported the American Cancer Society and its outreach.
Bobbie is survived by her 3 daughters, Lynn O’Neal (Dan), Kathie Jones, Lee Arsenault (Pete); five grandchildren, Joshua Kirkland O’Neal (Lindsay), Anna O’Neal, Rachel Arsenault Rubenstein (Seth), Matthew Arsenault (Allison), and Abbie Jones; one great grandchild, Vivian O’Neal; sister, Betty Williamson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by an infant son; son-in-law, Glenn Jones; and brother, Warren Owen.
Bobbie was a member of St John’s United Methodist Church. She loved cooking (giving away countless containers of Chex Mix, granola and soup), travel (especially to the beach), the theatre, reading, sewing and crafts. Her encouraging, generous spirit and gift of hospitality blessed her family and everyone she met.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Anderson Free Clinic, P.O. Box 728, Anderson, SC 29622.
Sullivan-King Mortuary
Ms. Bobbi was so sweet and kind. I met her years ago when I volunteered at the Anderson Free Clinic. May she rest in peace!
T K
February 23, 2019 | Anderson, SC | Acquaintance
I truly believe that your mom was a gift from God, she came into my life exactly the time I needed the most. I wish you strength for each new day and will be in our prayers. I am so blessed to have known such a wonderful Family! She will be so Missed. In Faith & Love
Billy & Sandra Vickery
February 22, 2019 | Anderson, SC | Friend
I am privileged and blessed by God to have been a witness to the life and legacy of Bobbie (and, Kirk) Oglesby.
I hurt with and for you each, as the world seems less than...however, I find great comfort in knowing of the great reunion ( of great love) that has now occurred.
As well, the great legacy of her/their impact on our lives and on the countless lives in the future for this, I thank our God!
Forever love, MaryHarris
Mary Harris
February 22, 2019 | Greenville, SC
We love this family and appreciate the life and example of Bobbie. Love Greg Tolbert and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Upstate.
Greg Tolbert
February 20, 2019 | Spartanburg, SC
Lynn, to you and your family, I send my love and understanding. Tell Anna I will send cupcakes . I love you guys.
Elaine Pruitt
February 19, 2019 | Cowpens, SC | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love her and miss her always.
Rebecca Hopkins MD
February 19, 2019 | Anderson, SC | Acquaintance
So sorry to learn of Bobbie's passing. She was a wonderful friend to me and a tireless advocate for the patients of the Anderson Free Medical Clinic. She and Kirk left indelible marks on the community and so many lives are better because of them. May she rest in peace, she earned it!
Donna Potts
February 18, 2019 | TOWNVILLE, SC | Coworker
Bobbie was a true servant and will be dearly missed!! We are so blessed to have known her.
Scott and Sandra Counts
February 18, 2019 | Anderson, SC | Friend
I love you nana!!!!
Anna Oneal
February 18, 2019 | Spartanburg, SC | Grandchild
