Bobbie Sue Stanton Leatherman, 77, of Waco, joined the Lord on June 27, 2011. To honor her wishes, a private graveside service will be held at Bethel Church Cemetery in Waxahachie, Texas.
Bobbie was born in Chillicothe, Texas in 1934 to J.O. Stanton and Plumer Stewart Stanton, both of whom precede her in death. She is also preceded in death by 5 brothers; Luke, Ocie, Ray, Leo and Arthur Stanton and 3 sisters; Frances Grady, Willie Edmonds and Maudie Lee Glosson.
Bobbie leaves behind to cherish her memories, her daughters; Debbie Farmer and husband Bill of Crowley; Brenda Leatherman and fiance Steve Parkhurst of Perry; Pam Leatherman of Ft. Worth; Grandchildren; Chris Farmer of Crowley, Garett Koger of Charleston, S.C., Jenny Leatherman of Ft. Worth and Ryan Koger of Waco and two precious Great Grandchildren; Sister-in-law Velma Stanton of Amarillo and many cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Bobbie retired as a Groundskeeper for the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. in 1994 and came home to Texas. Prior to that, she traveled vastly as a military wife and was very proud of our Armed Forces, expecially the U.S.M.C. She loved squirrels, bluebonnets and our beautiful Texas night sky. Bobbie never met a stranger. She would give someone her last dollar if she thought they needed it more than she. She loved the Lord and her family very much. She will be deeply missed.
Special thanks to her caregivers at Lakeshore VIllage, Bluebonnet Hospice and Stacy.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to woundedwarriorproject.org
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Bobbie was my daddy’s baby sister….she was 9 mos. older than me….we fought, laughed and loved for all of these years. We had lots of fun in Garner Park with our 6 daughters. She will be greatly missed, but oh the memories we shared….
Peace to all of Bobbie Sue’s family who are dealing with the grief and sadness of her loss.
Thought i did not know you Bobby i knew your daughters which i know loved you dearly. may you rest in peace . Sue
She well missed verey much may the lord keep you and love you always. Love ya miss b
Brenda our heart goes out to all your family at this difficult time in your lives. I will always have fond memories of your mom living at my RV park and not letting me leave when I went to see her. I also remember her wanting smooth peanut butter not crunchy and sending me to the store. I will miss her smiling face.
All of our Love & Prayers. Auint Bobbie left a mark on the family & friends, we who knew her will never forget. We love you & pass to those that are there in with God.
To Bobbie Sue’s Girls
I love you and the memory’s we share visiting in San Antonio! My sisters and I always looked forward to going to your home or y’all coming to ours in Carrizo Springs. Your Mom Oh so funny no one was such a character that smile just made you love her! A man I cherish, love dearly and is so wise once told me me while I was young "memories are the greatest give to or receive" so with that said your Mom gave the greatest gift to everyone to whom was blessed to have met her!!!
I, too am thinking of the
"Grand Stanton Reunion" OMG what a blessing !!! The harps are playing in Heaven for this celebration
another Angel has come home to be with "The Lord"! Oh the man I mentioned is "My Daddy" ! Memories of her laughter and smile holds a place in my heart ! I have been blessed in my life being born
into the Stanton Family!!
Always & Forever Deanya Thomas Billie Ladine Stanton Bolin & Deryl’s
Daughter and Grandaughter of the great Luke Stanton Bobbies oldest brother. God be with you in celebrating your Mom’s life!
When I was little Bobbie was like a sister to me. She would live with us awhile , then Papa would come get her. I always hated for her to go.She was a few years older but we had fun together. I am sorry I didn’t stay in contact with her.It is true she was unselfish and liked everyone.
i love ya bobbie. i know u are with god now. see u when i get there there.
Brenda, Garett & Ryan,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can not imagine what it is to loose your mom, but I do know about loosing a grandparent you were so close to. I understand and know that you all realize that she is in Heaven with all of her brothers, sisters, mom and dad and yes the thought of that can bring comfort. I also know that for those of us left behind it can be a very sad and lonely time. We love you guys and will see you tomorrow. Peace and comfort that can only come from our Father be with each one of you during this journey of grief.
I’m sorry I never got to meet this dear lady but if her daughter Brenda is anything like her I’m sure I would have loved her. Rest in peace and we have a great promise from the Lord, "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!" IICor. 5:8
Bobby Sue was a wonderful and loving person. I remember when she chased me down the street to pull my loose tooth. I finally pulled it before she caught up with me. We always had a good time when she came to visit. I didn’t realize how much of a part of my early life that she was until we visited just a few weeks ago. Even then we had fun and enjoyed being together. I will always remember and love her. Love Jimmy.
Eventhough I only got to see you two times—I know you were a wonderful person.When I found your daughter on Ancestory.com and asked Brenda if she was kin to Maudie Lee–It was like we were instant friends.Within a week we came to visit you and Jim re-connected with an aunt and cousins he hadn’t seen in over 50 yrs.The love I saw between you, your daughter, and your two grandsons that were there was beautiful…I am so grateful that I got to know you for even a short time…Please tell Maudie Lee and my Mom, Mattie Dee that we love them and expect them to show you around up there! I love you Bobbie Sue..Sandy Glosson
Brenda,
Your mother’s smile will live on in our hearts forever. May she be blessed now by the presence of Our Lord.
We are saddened by our aunt’s death but know that there is a huge Stanton reunion going on among 9 brothers and sisters in heaven. Our prayers are with the family.
I never got to meet her but I felt like I always knew her. My prayers are with the family. God bless you all.
Brenda and Family, although I didn’t know your Mother personally, I can tell by her smile she lived a wonderful life and was loved by many. I toured the photo album that was on her website and she seemed so happy in each photo. May our Lord bless her and yours. Find comfort knowing she is with our Father now, and is resting in Peace.
My prayers are with you all in your loss. Heaven has gained a bright light though – my memory of Bobbie is a precious little woman who always smiled brightly when I saw her and she would also call me something special like "honey" "sweetie"- was very encouraging!!
very sorry for your loss miss b.i did not know your mom but i bet she was sweet
We are so sorry for your loss Brenda. I didn’t meet her, but from what you have told me she was a great woman. She is in the Lords hands now and in a better place.
You can only have one mother Patient kind and true; No other friend in the entire world, will be the same to you.
When other friends forsake you, to mother you will return, for all her loving kindness, she asks nothing in return.
As we look upon her picture, sweet memories we recall, of a face so full of sunshine, and a smile for one and all.
Sweet Jesus, take this message, to her up above; tell her how she is missed, and give her all our love
Dear Brenda, Debbie & Pam,
I love this picture you chose to memorialize Bobby Sue with. What a bright beautiful smile for all to see. She was not only my Great Aunt she was a "GREAT AUNT".
I have so many memories of the fun times our families shared I can still hear her laughter and the stories she would tell.
Sadly we say goodbye to this Earthly Angel, my tears are not for a loss, but for the journey this baby girl took returning to the arms of a mother so loved yet never known. Surely Heaven was full of cheers as she took the path her siblings, parents, and friends took throughout the years. Tonight I imagine her so at peace with a smile brighter than ever before.
God bless you sweet Aunt.
To my dear Aunt Bobbie: you have made your mark here on earth. Now you must do the same in heaven. Find your family and tell them you are there to join in on the celebration of enternal life. Tell everyone hello and give my mother and daddy a hug. Tell them I miss them so much. I love you.