obit for Nell Bobo from Lloyd James Funeral Home in Tyler, Texas

Nell Frances Hicks Bobo, 91, left this life Monday morning, October 14, 2013. Nell was born on June 16, 1922 in Tyler, Texas to Clifton and Janie Hicks. She graduated from Tyler High School and soon married Carroll Hart Bobo in August, 1941. She spent the early years of life as a homemaker and raising her children.  She later spent 22 years as the floor manager at the Tyler Petroleum Club.   Nell & Carroll were instrumental in the founding of Pollard Memorial United Methodist Church and were designated as the number 1 & 2 charter members.  Her favorite past time was the love of gardening. Nell is survived by her children, Carroll E. Bobo and wife, Mollie of Lindale, Denise Bobo Connolly and husband Michael of Plano, sister Brownie Eikner of Tyler, great-grandchildren Emma Tucker and Kate Tucker of Dallas. She was preceded in death by husband, Carroll H. Bobo and granddaughter, Amy Katherine Bobo Tucker. Family visitation will be held Wednesday, October 16th from 5-7 pm at Lloyd James Funeral Home. A private burial will be held on Thursday, October 17^th at 11:00 am at Liberty Hill Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm at Pollard UMC. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Pollard Memorial United Methodist Church, 3030 Copeland Road, Tyler, TX 75701