Bobbie McGee dies at 84

Bobbie Jewel Martin McGee of Tullahoma passed away on Friday, May 22. Graveside services were held at Smith Chapel Cemetery on May 26. Reverend Alan Martin officiated.

Bobbie Jewel Martin McGee

According to her family, Bobbie should be remembered as someone who loved to sew, work puzzles, plant flowers, and spend time with her grandchildren. Her Baptist faith was also important to her.

Her parents (Elijah and Lena Martin) and a brother (Kenneth Martin) preceded her in death. She is survived by 11 children: Martin (Ann) Calhoun, Connie Calhoun, John Calhoun, Sherry Cossey, Wayne (Tish) McGee, Lynn (Sherry) McGee, Jewel (Doug) Carson, Betty Jo McGee, Leann McGee, Bryan Keith (Candy) McGee and Mary Jane (Ron) Manis as well as 27 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren — many of whom reside in Moore County.

She is also survived by her four sisters; Dorothy (Richard) Hise, Lynn (Kim) Oakley, Kitty McGee, and Ruth (Bob) Broadrick; one brother, Robert Martin; and a special friend, Trish Calhoun. •

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