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Linda Fay Hunter Bobo
1920 - 2016
Linda Fay Hunter Bobo
1920 - 2016
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BORN
1920
DIED
2016
Linda Bobo Obituary
Gray Court
Linda Fay Hunter Bobo, 96, of Gray Court, widow of Everette P. Bobo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, while at home surrounded by her family.
Born June 27, 1920 she was a daughter of the late J. Benjamin Hunter Sr. and the late Marie Patterson Hunter. Mrs. Bobo will be remembered for her love of family, friends, church, and for her love of teaching. She taught at Gray Court Owings High School for twenty-eight years and Laurens High School for five years. She was a Sunday School teacher at Friendship Baptist Church in Gray Court for all of her adult life. Mrs. Bobo was a member of the Fidelis Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, and shared her love for bridge with many friends.
Mrs. Bobo is survived by her daughter, Rita Bobo Garrett and her husband, Stewart H. Garrett, of Fountain Inn; four grandchildren, Hunter Bobo Garrett and his wife, Aimee Wasson Garrett, of Greenville, Gene Stewart Garrett and his wife, Pam Jennings Garrett, of the Isle of Palms, Todd Patterson Garrett and his wife, Jessica Kelley Garrett, of Charleston, and Linda-Marie Garrett Hamill and her husband, William Robert Hamill, of Isle of Palms; fourteen great-grandchildren, Rhett Garrett, Lindy Garrett, Mary Hunter Garrett, Kaia Hamill, Maggie and Hitch Garrett, Hampton Garrett, Andie Hamill, Louisa and Lila Garrett, Boden and Colby Hamill, Hank Garrett, and Della Garrett. In addition she is survived by one brother, Max P. Hunter of Ora; two sisters, Edna H. Hill of Mt. Pleasant, and Jane H. Cunningham and her husband, Rev. Ben Cunningham, of Clinton; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, J. Benjamin Hunter, Jr. and William P. Hunter, three sisters, Ruth Cranford, Louise Hughes, and Marie O'Dell Hunter; a brother-in-law, Gene Bobo, and his wife Reba; and a sister-in-law, Miriam Bobo Templeton, and her husband Jack.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2016, at 2:00 pm, at Friendship Baptist Church in Gray Court with Rev. Chuck Pace and Rev. James Manning officiating.
The family will receive friends in the Church Fellowship Hall immediately following the committal service in the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Friendship Baptist Church Building & Grounds Fund, 3436 Friendship Church Road, Gray Court, S.C. 29645.
Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Jo (Anne) (Weisner) Cannon
July 17, 2016
I was lucky to have Mrs. Bobo for two classes, typing and shorthand, back in the early to mid-60's. She was a serene woman, totally unflappable. Gray-Court Owings was a small school that went from grades 1-12. We all knew each other and we knew our teachers. Even years later I can picture Mrs. Bobo in my mind's eye just as she looked calling out words for us to type. (I always peeked at my keys.) I remember her staying after school to type letters to her daughter Rita who was then in college. The Bobos were a big part of Gray Court and our lives. My father always shopped at Bobo's Grocery there. I feel lucky to have grown up in such a small community where everyone knew everyone else. Sixty three years later it seems like just yesterday when I had her for a teacher.
July 12, 2016
May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Those who have died, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15) My sincerest sympathy.
Betty Stewart with Honor Flight Upstate SC
July 11, 2016
Rita,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. You will be in my prayers as you go through this time of loss.
With sympathy,
SUE ELLEN OWINGS FOLGER
July 8, 2016
Rita, I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. Mrs. Bobo was a wonderful person and will be missed. I offer you my thoughts and prayers, and hope that the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace. My deepest sympathies.
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SUE ELLEN OWINGS FOLGER
July 8, 2016
Easter offers hope to those who grieve.
Billie Lawson
July 7, 2016
Mrs. Bobo was my typing and bookkeeping teacher at Laurens High. I remember her being a very sweet teacher! People are amazed at my typing skills after all these years--all because of your precious mother and grandmother! I will always remember her fondly. Rev. Billie Lawson, Jr.
July 7, 2016
Ms Linda Fay was a constant at Friendship. She loved her church and her church family. I was honored to attend a Bible study with her last year.
Rita, my mom and dad will miss her greatly.
Erlene Crowder Simmons
Harriett Rucker
July 7, 2016
Rita, Thinking of you at this sad time. I have so many wonderful memories of my times with your family. Typing this to you makes me realize that your mother gave me these skills. She was a great teacher in so many ways. She was a wonderful mother to you and to your friends (us). I treasure all of that. Losing one's mom is difficult and even more so when she has been a wonderful one. Keep your memories close at hand and know that she will be with you daily. May God's love, mercy, grace, and peace be with you now and in the days to come. Love you sweet friend, Harriett Lee Rucker
EUGENE STODDARD
July 7, 2016
Your family is in our prayers and thoughts
Pam Armstrong
July 6, 2016
Ms. Bobo was a lovely lady and a huge part of Gray Court Owings School history. I never had her for a teacher, but, the ones that did have her, loved her. You have my sympathy. Prayers and hugs
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