Bobbie Jean Beckworth

Bobbie Jean Beckworth obituary

Bobbie Jean Beckworth

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Bobbie Beckworth Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James & Lipford Funeral Home - Graceville on Sep. 21, 2025.

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Bobbie Jean Beckworth, 88, of Graceville, Florida, entered her Heavenly home on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Mrs. Bobbie was born in Yazoo, Mississippi on March 5, 1937, to the late Leon and Hazel Bailey Holifield. Mrs. Bobbie enjoyed spending time with her family, singing in the choir, dancing, and caring for others. She was a member of Whitaker Community Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Linda Davis, Buddy Eidson, and Bart Holifield. She is survived by her husband Jack Beckworth, children David Kent, Hazel Dugan and husband Dickson, Becky Owens, Teresa Eidson, Nick Beckworth (Maryann), Stephen Beckworth (Kayla), sixteen grandchildren Travis Eidson (Linda), Daniel Eidson (Stephanie), Kimberly Kent, Shane Kent, Richard Thompson, Christine Thompson, Veronica Thompson, Phillip Owens (Honi), Karen Owens, Stefanie Jones (Justin), Michael Owens (Sarah), Victoria Beckworth, Jacob Beckworth, Blaine Beckworth, Hannah Beckworth, Jocelyn Beckworth, twenty-five great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren, brother Rusty Holifield (Cora), a host of nieces, nephews and special friends Elton Horton (Louise) and Dot Bravo. A Home-going service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the Chapel of James & Lipford Funeral Home with Revs. Johnny Shephard and Jimmie Williams officiating. Burial will follow in New Hope Assembly of God Cemetery with James & Lipford Funeral Home in Graceville directing. Family will receive friends at the funeral home, Wednesday, 9 a.m. until 10 a.m.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

24

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

James & Lipford Funeral Home

5390 Cotton Street, Graceville, FL 32440

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Sep

24

Service

10:00 a.m.

James & Lipford Funeral Home

5390 Cotton Street, Graceville, FL 32440

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.