Bobbie Jo Hayes

1933 ∼ 2013

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Bobbie Jo Hayes of Lumberton, Texas passed away at St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, TX Monday, December 16, 2013.

Visitation will be from 11:00 – 1:00 PM Thursday at Claybar Kelley Watkins Funeral Home with the funeral service to immediately follow at 1:00 PM. Rev. Robert Turnage and Rev. Charles Turnage will officiate.

Born in Denison, Texas on December 2, 1933, Bobbie was the daughter of John and Ethel Lewelling.

Bobbie was so full of life and love for others. Her passion and first love in life was her great love of the Lord Jesus Christ and helping others. She was a very giving person and always putting others first. She was a compassionate person, a great lady, and was loved and admired by all who knew her. The joy of her life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by children, Linda Rich and husband John, Sandy Welch and husband, Steve, and sons David Lee Hayes and wife, Debbie and Toby Hayes; grandchildren, Tiffany and Josh Price, Mark and Rebekah Welch, Jason and Mandie Welch, Chris and Jessica Hayes, Nicole and Jimmy Lane, Gage Hayes, and Russell and Christine Hanson; eleven Great- grandchildren; and brothers, Jimmy and Ronald Lewelling.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ethel Lewelling, husband, David Dean Hayes and brother, Waymon Lewelling.

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Lori Hayes December 21, 2013

Aunt Bobbie was a true woman of faith, she loved with depth and sincerity. Her laughter would always light up a room and that twinkle in her eye never stopped, She will be greatly missed, but oh what songs she is singing in Heaven now! Never a more giving compassionate lady ever graced my life and I am thankful she loved me like a niece. Lori Hayes

Pat Feldschau December 19, 2013

David and family, we are praying for your sweet family during this sad time. Your mom always had the sweetest smile and love for life! Such a wonderful person! We love all of you!! Pat and Mike Feldschau and family

Billie Dean December 19, 2013

My precious friend Bobbie Jo [better known to some of us as "Twinkle Toes!"…how I will miss her! We didn't talk often anymore, although our friendship remained as strong as ever. But there was a time when Donnie and I would see her and DD several times a week. We ate breakfast together, or dinner…even took a trip to Denver with them. Although they were closer to our parents' age, we were best of friends and LOVED being around them. They were not only our friends, but our confidants. They would pray with us during the hard times and laugh with us in the good…and there were TONS of laughs-if you know them at all, you know that. I can only imagine how excited she is to be with her precious Jesus and her sweet hubby and mom and the many others who I'm sure were waiting for her at the gate. Linda, Sandy, David Lee… I know your grief. I know there are no words that really comfort right now, but I do know this…Donnie and I love you very much and will hold you up in prayer as you walk this very tough road. Blessings, sweet friends! Billie & Donnie Dean

Claire Perry December 18, 2013

To Bobbie Jo's family I send my deepest sympathy. We were classmates in the South Park High School of 1952, and even though we lost track of each other over the years, Bobbie was always a special person to all who knew her. Sincerely, Claire Jean (Halpin) Perry, San Antonio, TX

Anonymous December 18, 2013

Garden of Serenity Bouquet was purchased for the family of Bobbie Jo Hayes.

Susan Collins December 18, 2013

Nicole and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to hold you and your family in my heart and pray for the Lord to comfort you and give you the strength to face the most difficult days ahead. Susan Collins

Marilyn Mdaffri December 18, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to Linda, Sandra and all the family on your loss. Bobbie was such a wonderful neighbor and we missed you all when you moved. God Bless you all. Sincerely, Jimmy and Marilyn Madaffri.

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location_on Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 North 11th Street, Beaumont, 77702

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schedule Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

event Celebration of Life