Roberta "Bobbi" Wolf

Roberta "Bobbi" Wolf obituary, Brownstown, IL

Roberta "Bobbi" Wolf

Roberta Wolf Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gieseking Funeral Home - Brownstown on Nov. 20, 2025.

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Roberta Wolf, 91, of Vandalia, previously of Hughes Springs, TX died at 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Brookstone Estates of Vandalia.
Per Bobbi's wishes, there will be a private family viewing and cremation with no public services. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Hughes Springs, TX. Gieseking Funeral Home, Brownstown is assisting the family with arrangements.
Bobbi was born on Monday, May 21, 1934 in Decatur, IL to Albert and Lorraine (Dickens) Hopkins. She was known for her hard work ethic and dedication as a part of the Red Lobster team in various locations. Her Red Lobster coworkers became family to her.
A few years ago, Bobbi was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Hughes Springs, TX. She was proud to be a part of this church community. Her spiritual journey inspired many and she will be deeply missed by their congregation.
Roberta is survived by: her sons, Bob Jackson, Paul Campbell, Kevin Poe (Tina) and Kent Poe; daughter Karla Woods (Clay); her bonus son Alex Azar; sister, Phyllis Crain; several grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Bobbi was preceded in death by: her parents; son, Rick Richards; brother, Dick Hopkins; and sisters: Shirley Wulf, Nancy Queen, and Carolyn Fordyce.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.giesekingfh.com.
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