Mrs Bobbie Jean Barnett

March 23, 1946 - April 5, 2014

Bobbie Jean Barnett 68 passed away Saturday April 5, 2014 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria IL. Born March 23, 1946 in Lyon MS, to Sally Jane and Zack Erving. She attended school until 12th grade. Bobbie married but later divorced, leaving her with 5 beautiful children whom she loved and adored. One of Bobbie’s most treasured pass times was solving puzzles and playing solitaire. She leaves to cherish in her precious memories 3 sons; Robert (Brenda) Stringer, Manuel (Catherine) Stringer, and David (Carla) Stringer all of Peoria IL. 2 daughters; Barbara (David) Spiller of DuQuoin IL, and Debra Smith of Peoria IL. 1 brother; Sammie Lee Erving of Peoria also 2 sisters; Mattie Citchen of Peoria, and Canary Williams of Clarksdale MS. She also leaves behind 30 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Bobbie was preceded in death by both parents, 3 brothers; Onnie Lee Erving, Robert Lee Erving, Johnny Lee Erving. 4 sisters; Ruby Lee Wright, Della Vean Pollard, Leatry Sanders, and Mary Stubbs. Home Going Celebration for Bobbie Jean will be held Saturday April 12, 2014 at Grace Baptist Church 405 N Richard Pryor Place Peoria IL. Services will be officiated by Pastor Pat Pollard with Host Rev. Gatlin. Interment will be at Lutheran Cemetery; Arrangements were made especially for Bobbie’s family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences for words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com