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Bobbye Carsten Obituary
Bobbye lived a life of fierce curiosity, faithful generosity, and a rich sense of adventure. Her home was filled with laughter, love, welcome, and music. Nothing made her happier than unlocking the wonders of education for children of all ages.
Bobbye is survived by her children, Rebecca Hampton (Bill), Elizabeth Langston (Rick), Nancy Barrett (Dennis), James Carsten (Emily); her eleven grandchildren, Kelly Yarbrough (Mike), Emily Marcinowski, Beau Carsten (Becky), Ben Carsten (Brett), Julianna Langston (Sean), Amy Langston, Marianna Barrett, Brent Carsten, Bryce Carsten, Carrie Barrett (Gabriel), and Breely Carsten; and eight great-grandchildren, Devon, Lily, Abigail, Katie, Bradley, Emma Jayne, Matthew, and Strick. Also surviving is her brother James (Harriett) of Germantown, TN, her sister-in-law, Lucinda McCoy of Stillwater, OK, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Chuck, her parents, and her grandson, Charlie.
Her family would like to thank Tammy and Glenda for their devoted care of "Miss Bobbye" throughout the final years of her life.
Funeral services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Tupelo on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 3:00 p. m. with Rev. John Brock officiating. Graveside services will be in St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery in Saltillo, Monday October 21, 2024 at 10:00 a. m. Waters Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers will be Jaime, Beau, Ben, Brent, and Bryce Carsten and Dennis Barrett.
Visitation will be Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.at the First Presbyterian Church in Tupelo.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family @www.watersfuneralservice.com
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Helen Hancock
October 18, 2024
Nancy, I was so saddened to learn of your mother´s passing. Please know that I am praying for you and your whole family at this difficult time.
Sincerely, Helen Hancock
Cecil Weeks, Former Principal, Church Street School, Tupelo
October 17, 2024
To the Family: I remember Mrs. Carsten from Church Street School many years ago. She was energetic, enthusiastic, always smiling and happy. Her involvement and participation in school activities were always appreciated. I know that she will be missed by all who knew her. My Regards to all! Cecil Weeks, Principal, Church Street School-1971-1987.
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