Celebrating the life of
Bobbie W. Farris-Floyd
March 06, 1932 - June 09, 2009
Bobbie W. Farris-Floyd, 77, died Tuesday, June 9, 2009 in Savannah.
Bobbie was born in Massachusetts on March 6, 1932, the daughter of the late Elmer and Louise Pike Waitt. After completing her formal education and earning a degree in Music she moved to Savannah where she had resided for over forty years. Bobbie had a passion for music using her proficiency in piano as a teacher for many years. She was a member of the Marine Recue Squad for over ten years recently earning the position of National Storekeeper. She was a longtime employee of Carey Hilliards Restaurants retiring as Corporate Office Manager after thirty dedicated years. Bobbie was a loyal member and Past Worthy Matron of Savannah Chapter #52, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of Calvary in Savannah.
Bobbie is survived by her fiancé of 22 years, Thomas Cooler of Savannah. She and Tom were planning to be united in marriage on June 10th. She is also survived by her son, Jerome Farris and wife Tabatha of Guyton; four grandchildren; brother, Dick Waitt and sister, Jean McPheters, both of New Hampshire and sister, Gail Ericson of Arizona.
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with an Eastern Star service at 7:30 p.m.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with burial following at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
Remembrances: American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800. Washington, DC 20004.
Tom, I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Bobbi. You are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a very special lady and will be missed all that knew her. I wll call you when I getg back to the states. Love Leslie
- Leslie, Darien, GA
I was very shocked to find out today that Aunt Bobbie had passed away. She had a very special place in my heart. I will always have the wonderful memories of what she did for me as a child and as an adult. She was always so sweet and kind. I am so sorry for your lost but you can be at ease that she is with the Lord. My prayers are with you.
- Matha Evans Pfitzer, Savannah, GA
TOM AND FAMILY,OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. MISS BOBBIE WAS LOVED BY MANY.WE WILL MISS HER.
- KAREN HARPER CAMPEN, MIDWAY, GA
Tom,Jerome,and Family We are very much in shock about the passing of our dearest friend. She was a truly great person,smile on herface and much love for us. Bobbie and I had many great times together. She was my best friend and my heart is broken.I pray she is at peace with our Lord and Savior . Love and prayers to all of you. Carolyn and Bobby
- carolyn@bobby harper, charlotte, NC
The beautiful smile and the soft touch and her sincere understanding will be greatly missed by all of us. She touched so many of us deeply and the greatest loss was to those who never really got to know her. My sincerest sympathies to Jerome, Tom and the rest of the family.
- Michael Davis, Guyton, GA
Buddy, we were so sorry to hear about Miss Bobbie and know it was a great shock to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We love you.
- Bill and Anne McLeskey, Lilburn, GA
My sister was a beautiful and gracious lady. I loved her very much and my wife loved talking with her endlessly. Our hearts are heavy with sorrow for Tom, Jerome and the rest of the family. Love Dick and Doreen
- Dick and Doreen Waitt, Gilford, NH
Mr.Tom, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one Miss Bobbie. She was a sweet lady. May God bring peace & comfort to you and her family in the days and weeks ahead.
- Donnie & Dorothy Bennett, Sylvania, GA
Our prayers are with you at this time.We will really miss, Ms. Bobbie. Joseph Harville and Family
- JOSPEH HARVILLE, Statesboro, GA
Buddy, my prayers are for you and the family in the loss of Bobbie. She was a wonderful lady and we will all miss her. God bless, Loretta, Jason and Sandy
- Loretta Hencely, Macon, GA
We are all in sorrow of this great loss, but we rejoice in knowing that one day we shall be reunited again. Our prayers are with each and every one of you. We send all of our love your way. Jenni, Justin, Sarah, Samuel, and Hannah Floyd
- Jenni Floyd, Guyton, GA
Mr. Cooler, I'm so sorry for you loss.
- Kenny Evans, Savannah, GA
Tom, I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Bobbi. You are in my thoughts and prayers. She was a very special lady and will be missed all that knew her. I wll call you when I getg back to the states. Love Leslie
- Leslie, Darien, GA
I was very shocked to find out today that Aunt Bobbie had passed away. She had a very special place in my heart. I will always have the wonderful memories of what she did for me as a child and as an adult. She was always so sweet and kind. I am so sorry for your lost but you can be at ease that she is with the Lord. My prayers are with you.
- Matha Evans Pfitzer, Savannah, GA
TOM AND FAMILY,OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. MISS BOBBIE WAS LOVED BY MANY.WE WILL MISS HER.
- KAREN HARPER CAMPEN, MIDWAY, GA
Tom,Jerome,and Family We are very much in shock about the passing of our dearest friend. She was a truly great person,smile on herface and much love for us. Bobbie and I had many great times together. She was my best friend and my heart is broken.I pray she is at peace with our Lord and Savior . Love and prayers to all of you. Carolyn and Bobby
- carolyn@bobby harper, charlotte, NC
The beautiful smile and the soft touch and her sincere understanding will be greatly missed by all of us. She touched so many of us deeply and the greatest loss was to those who never really got to know her. My sincerest sympathies to Jerome, Tom and the rest of the family.
- Michael Davis, Guyton, GA
Buddy, we were so sorry to hear about Miss Bobbie and know it was a great shock to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We love you.
- Bill and Anne McLeskey, Lilburn, GA
My sister was a beautiful and gracious lady. I loved her very much and my wife loved talking with her endlessly. Our hearts are heavy with sorrow for Tom, Jerome and the rest of the family. Love Dick and Doreen
- Dick and Doreen Waitt, Gilford, NH
Mr.Tom, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one Miss Bobbie. She was a sweet lady. May God bring peace & comfort to you and her family in the days and weeks ahead.
- Donnie & Dorothy Bennett, Sylvania, GA
Our prayers are with you at this time.We will really miss, Ms. Bobbie. Joseph Harville and Family
- JOSPEH HARVILLE, Statesboro, GA
Buddy, my prayers are for you and the family in the loss of Bobbie. She was a wonderful lady and we will all miss her. God bless, Loretta, Jason and Sandy
- Loretta Hencely, Macon, GA
We are all in sorrow of this great loss, but we rejoice in knowing that one day we shall be reunited again. Our prayers are with each and every one of you. We send all of our love your way. Jenni, Justin, Sarah, Samuel, and Hannah Floyd
- Jenni Floyd, Guyton, GA
Mr. Cooler, I'm so sorry for you loss.
- Kenny Evans, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
