Bobbie Jane Smith

1933 - 2016

Bobbie Jane Smith obituary, 1933-2016

BORN

1933

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

East Funeral Home

2807 Moores Ln

Texarkana, Texas

Bobbie Smith Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 3, 2016.

Bobbie Jane Smith, 83, of Texarkana, AR passed away October 2, 2016 in a local nursing home. Mrs. Smith was born August 10, 1933 in Fouke, AR. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fouke, AR.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Bonnie Gilmer; and her parents, Millard and Melvin Lynn.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Sheryle Smith of Wake Village, TX; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Michael Henson of Fouke, AR, Sheila and Jimmy Dale McGowan of Fouke, AR and Nicki and David Oliver of Genoa, AR; brothers and sister-in-law, Dean Lynn of Texarkana, AR and Kelly and Tina Lynn of Seattle, WA; 21 grandchildren; and 24 great grandchildren.

Service will be 3 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2016 at East Memorial Chapel - Moores Lane with Deryl Jones officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens under the direction of East Funeral Home - Moores Lane.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at the funeral home.

The family will be at the home of Eric McGowan, Fouke,Arkansas

Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.

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October 5, 2016

So sorry for your loss. Bobbie was such a sweet person and was loved by so many. I loved her. She will be missed. Love all of you and praying for all of you.


Janet Smith Points (Fouke,Ar)

October 5, 2016

Bennie Combs

Prayers for all of you. Bobbie was a special person and loved by many. God be with you during this time of sorrow.

October 4, 2016

Cndy Allen

Lisa and family
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.

October 4, 2016

Lisa Sanders

Your mother was a very sweet and kind lady I know y'all will miss her our prayers and sympathy are with y'all

October 4, 2016

Linda Kibbee

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of your loss.

October 4, 2016

Melinda Johnson

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October 4, 2016

Brenda & Terry Bailey

Praying for the family. May God give you peace and comfort. From: Brenda & Terry Bailey, formerly of Texarkana, AR., now Gentry, AR.

October 3, 2016

wilma crownover

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.

October 3, 2016

Tommy & Kathy Chandler

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