Mary Merrell Bobo
September 8, 1923 ~ September 3, 2017
Resided in:
Fairview, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Mary Merrell Bobo of Fairview, NC passed away on September 3, 2017, five days before her 94th birthday. She was born on September 8, 1923 and was the youngest child of the late John Baxter and Minnie Morgan Merrell because she arrived 15 minutes after her twin sister.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John T. Bobo, brothers, John B. Merrell, Jr. and Elwood A. Merrell; sister, Adelaide M. Lytle; twin sister, Martha M. Lytle; and sons-in-law, Joseph D. Wright and John M. Ramsey.
She demonstrated her love of people in every facet of her life. She was a beautician for over 50 years and owned a beauty shop with her twin sister in Asheville. Mary was also a tireless worker in her church. She belonged to Fairview Sharon United Methodist Church where she was a charter member. She served as a Sunday School teacher, Youth Leader, sang in the choir, and held many administrative positions over the years. She loved covered dish dinners and would clean the church when others could not. Mary was a very supportive parent and encouraged her daughters to always do their best. She was a lover of the out-of-doors and preferred gardening and mowing to chores which would keep her inside and was an avid fan of Carolina basketball.
Mary is survived by two daughters, Helen B. Wright of Fairvew and Mary Ann Fieffer and husband Bill of Weaverville; granddaughters, Anita M. Ramsey of Avondale, CO and Beverly K. Ramsey of Weaverville; grandson, J. Morgan Ramsey III and his wife, Rebecca of Madison, WI; great-grandson, Reeves Ramsey of Weaverville; 3 step-grandchildren, 3 step great-granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bobo will be held on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at Fairview Sharon United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Glenda Hayner, Ed Worley and Glenda Bramlet officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 South Allen R., Flat Rock, NC 28731, or to a charity of one's choice.
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one. Mary played a vital role in her community in providing service in her Beauty Shop. Proverbs 11:25
Helen and MaryAnn we were so sorry to here of your moms passing. I loved her and always loved the way she cut my hair. God bless all of your family were are praying for you all.
Helen, Mom, Anita, Beverly, Morgan, Rebecca, and Reeves: Don and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Mama Bobo was a very special lady and she will be greatly missed by everyone.
John and I were very sorry to read of your mamas passing. Cherish the memories of a loving mother. May God bless.
Helen, we are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We know how close you were to your mom. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Helen, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Your mama surely served her Lord and those here on this earth. May you find comfort knowing she is in His arms.
Helen and Mary Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a very sweet person. You are in my prayers.
Mary was my Auntie that I never met. I see a resemblance to myself in her picture and wish we could have known each other. So sorry for your loss ! My love to the family I have not known.
My Sister, Linda Demille and I just Heard about the death of my Aunt Mary, whom I never met but talked to her on the phone and wrote letters to her. I will always regret not meeting her. She looks so much like my Sister Linda, Brother, John and my Father John. I know I would love her. I do any way.