Bobbie Gaston
July 8, 1942 ~ June 25, 2011
Bobbie Jo Gaston was granted her rite of passage on June 25, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that she had impacted significantly throughout her very memorable life. She was born July 8, 1942, in Naples Texas to Andrew Smith and Louisa Johnson. She was reared and resided in Naples with her Grandmother Pearlie Williams. She graduated from Carver High School in 1962. Bobbie Jo married Huey W Gaston (Suit), her high school sweetheart. They raised three children together, a daughter and two sons. Bobbies education was diverse and her work fulfilling, however, her career favorite was the medical field. She worked as a Medication Aide staff for a local nursing center over 2 decades. She was an active member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, where she was involved in numerous functions. She was an adamant reader, loved to write stories and poetry as well as spending much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family members. Bobbie Jo will forever be remembered by her devoted and loving husband HW Gaston of Marietta; three children Mary L Mickens (AW) of Texarkana, Roderick W. Gaston of Marietta, Shaethon Gaston (Tonya) of Dangerfield; three sisters, Margie Hardeman of Naples, Andrenett Hayes Jackson (Charles) of Dallas, Mattie Tolton of Mckinney; two uncles, Ray D Smith of Dallas (Faye), Elsa Smith of Naples; Five sister-in-laws; Joyce Dawson of Marietta, Mertie Summers (Neimiah) and Doris Martin of Texarkana, Jean Gaston (Willie) of Douglassville, Lavern Weaver (Winfred) of Ft Worth; one brother-in-law; Willie Gaston (Jean); Nine grandchildren; One Great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews , other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm, Friday, July 1, 2011 at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Marietta with Revs. James Boyce and A.J. Summers officiating. Interment will be in Bethlehem Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden. Mrs. Gaston will lie in state Thursday from 10:00 am unto 8:00 pm with family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Bobbie Jo touched the lives of many people with her smile and generosity, and maintained her trademark sense of humor and determination all the way to the end.
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I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Ms. Bobbie, she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.You are all in my Thoughts and Prayers.
You are all in our Thoughts and Prayers.
"Sister's Forever"Sister, oh sister we will miss you dearly, but you will remain in our hearts clearly. You were the Big Sister, aka the "Boss" and we all knew that. Sister, Oh sister the love you showed each one of us was amazing and that's why we loved you so much, but our Heavenly Father loved you more. You will truly be missed by the family, but not forgotten.Mattie, Angie, Margie & Janet (Sister's Forever)
Just wanted you to know we love you.
To the family of Mrs. Bobbie Joe Smith Gaston,My prayers go out to you and your family. Not even death can take away what love has left behind. The memories of her life and love will always be with you. May your life be filled with joyous times of a life well lived. I know that your hearts are heavy and my prayer is that you lean on God for comfort and peace that surpasses all understanding. I love you.Your cousin,Ellis and Margie
Please know that your family is in our prayers during this time. Ms. Gaston was a sweet lady who will be remembered fondly by everyone here at the clinic.
For many years Bobbie worked at the nursing home when my mom was there. She always so kind and pleasant to the residents and the families. She was truly a woman in God's Love. Kathleen Bennington
I really enjoyed visiting with Mrs. Bobbie when she would come in The Phone Booth. She was always so sweet and cheerful acting. I have already missed seeing her. I am truly sorry for your family's loss. Connie Vissering
Sisters are a blessing from God, and you were certainly one. I will cherish the memories of our sistership forever. Just your smile and laughs always made me feel better. I will miss you sis.Love Angie your "baby sister"
Our Condolence to the family, Bobbie Will alway's be in our heart,She will truly be miss.love u all God bless.
I am thinking y'all at this time
Bobbie and I worked togetheri loved her so much and will miss her.May God bless and comfort the family in bereavment
I will miss you.
May God be your source of strengh during your time of bereavement. The family loves you and know that God will supply all your needs.God Bless and Keep You.
our prayers are with the family
My prayers are with you.
My thoughts and prayers are with your sweet family.
Bobbie will be missied by the Heath and Ivory family. There are a lot of fun memories as we grew up.Your are in our prayers and forever in our hearts.
You were a great friend. I will never forget the laughs and talks that we shared. We had some good times in Omaha.