Bobbie Jean Grant was born on January 24, 1956 to Kenneth Marvin Grant and Barbra Ann Grant (Stevenson) in Cleburne, TX. She was the second child of seven for the couple. The majority of her childhood was spent in Cleburne, TX but eventually moved to Alvarado, TX and was one of the first to integrate Alvarado High School. She became the first black cheerleader at AHS. She graduated from Alvarado High School in 1974. At AHS she went on to meet the love of her life Kenneth Buckley. After graduating from Alvarado High School she went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Business from Paul Quinn College in Waco, TX and became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
She then went on to marry Kenneth Buckley and welcomed Nakesha in 1979, Wendi in 1982, Kenneth Jr (Bubba) in 1985 and Tiffany in 1989.
During her professional life she returned to Alvarado ISD and worked in the Deaf Education program as an assistant and then went on to have a three decade career as a Special Education teacher from elementary through high school. She also was a beloved cheer coach and surrogate mom to so many. She was an integral part of helping many at-risk youths graduate from high school. She was known to always lend a helping hand to any student and other coworkers.
After retirement she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her seven grandchildren and beloved cat, Boogie.
She is proceeded in death by her father Kenneth Grant, Sr, her mother Barbra Ann (Stevenson) Grant, her brother Kenneth Grant, Jr.
She leaves behind her husband of 42 years Kenneth Buckley, her children Nakesha Williams (Theo), Wendi Galbreath (Kevin), Kenneth Buckley, Jr (Kelsey) and Tiffany Buckley-Ammari (Said) and grandchildren Ambrielle, Tre, Zaiden, Jayla, Brie, Sofia and Santana
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gwspencerdirs.net for the Buckley family.
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