Bobbye Jean Petty, age 87, of Brady, Texas, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021, in San Angelo, Texas. Bobbye was born February 24, 1934, in Richland Springs, Texas, to Robert L. Bolinger and Gladys M. (Shaw) Bolinger. She married Jerry Petty on September 11, 1954, in Richland Springs, Texas. She was a secretary at Young Redi-Mix for seven years, Fredonia Peanut Company for seven years and Loadcraft for 17 years.
Bobbye was a former member of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Brady Volunteer Fire Departments Fireman’s Auxillary and the Women Involved in Farm Economics. She enjoyed deer hunting, coin collecting and reading. Bobbye had lived in Brady since 1958 and was a member of First Baptist Church in Brady.
Funeral services were held on Friday, May 21, 2021, at Leatherwood Memorial Chapels in Brady with Dr. Barry Fikes officiating. Pallbearers were Scott Willis, Lee Henderson, Nick Taylor, Phillip Taylor, Robert Jones and Scooter Nowlin. Interment followed at Rest Haven Cemetery in Brady.
Bobbye is survived by her loving husband of over 66 years, Jerry Petty; sons, Keith Petty and Brian Petty, both of Elm Grove, Texas; brother-in-law, John Ferguson of Big Spring, Texas; grandchildren: Kyanne Jones and husband Tucker, Grayson Petty, Kadee Petty and Lindsey Mercer; and great-grandchildren, Grady and Clancy Jones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters: Lola Mask, Leta Taylor and Clara Ferguson.
Memorial contributions in memory of Bobbye Jean Petty may be made to: Hope from the Heart, P. O. Box 1207, Brady, Texas 76825.
Friends may view and/or sign Bobbye’s online memorial guest book at <www.leatherwoodmemorialchapels.com>.