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Bobbie Chilson Obituary
She was holding the hand of her husband and best friend of 58 years, Mel Chilson and surrounded by her four children.
Bobbie was born in Birmingham, Alabama to James and Johnnie Nickels on January 18, 1943.
She was preceded in death by her parents Jimmy and Johnnie Nickels, and sister Kathy Glidewell, and is survived by her husband Mel, daughter Bobbie Mertes (Joseph), son David Chilson, daughter Tina Willits (Joel), son Melvin Chilson (Amanda). She was also the very proud Mimi to Joe and David Mertes and Collin Willits.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking to send donations to Covenant Hospice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kathy Hurlbutt
May 26, 2023
She was my idol and I wanted to look like her all my life. We had so much fun when we were together
Oh how my brother adored her and she adored him.
Walter Watkins
July 12, 2020
Mel sorry to hear about Bobbie. Please pass along our condolences to the whole family. You and Bobbie are such good people and were great to have as friends along with a great time working together. We really felt like part of your family. We will miss Bobbie and will keep in contact with you.
Walt and Marlene
Ian Fosler
June 5, 2020
Mel, I cant tell you how much I enjoyed speaking to Bobbi and having a good laugh about you. She loved you so very much and it showed even when she was poking fun about you. I was especially impressed by her love of your family and openness with your friends. Words will never replace her but I am available to talk when youre ready.
Marcia Addington
June 3, 2020
she was a special lady that I am glad I got to know . Playing cards with her and Mel many times is a fond memory . She will be missed. My condolences to Mel and their children. Marcia Salow Addington
Kathy Hurlbutt
June 2, 2020
Bobbie was not just my sister in law she was my sister I never had. She was full of life and a friend to anyone. She loved her family and she would fight to the death to support and defend them.
Janice Peek
June 2, 2020
Im so sorry to hear about Bobbie. I havent seen her In years but will always remember her and the good times we had when yall lived in Venetian Villa.
Margaret and Tom Montemorano
June 1, 2020
Prayers for the family. She is now the angle watching over you now.
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