Eloise Bobo

Eloise was born on March 22 in Natchez, Mississippi, and moved to Sacramento, California at the age of 16. Sacramento became her lifelong home, where she lived in her residence for more than 60 years and built a life defined by intention, stability, and pride.

She lived with a strong sense of independence and self-reliance. She valued security, presentation, and order, and worked hard to create a life that reflected those priorities. Eloise was decisive and intentional, believing deeply in doing things in her own way.

Eloise was the mother of two children, Frances Rose Khanna and Raymond Robinson, both of whom preceded her in death and also spent their lives in Sacramento. She was also preceded by four grandchildren - Stephanie Thomas, Norma Blackwell, Arnold Wilhite, and Michelle Cross.

Her legacy continues through her large, multi-generational family, most of whom were raised in the City of Sacramento she so proudly called home. She loved her family and found particular joy in her grandchildren, especially when they were young.

Eloise worked for more than 15 years at Valley Hi Country Club. Beginning in 1969, she also served her community by opening her home to provide safe housing and care for elders. She was also a business owner, opening LaMarise Boutique in Oak Park—one of the first high-end fashion destinations brought to the community.

She was civically engaged and generous with her space, opening her home for many years to host the Sacramento NAACP’s annual luau, which became one of the organization’s signature fundraising events.

Eloise laughed most easily with her grandchildren. She enjoyed winning a good game of bones (dominoes), telling stories from the past, and moments of reminiscing that kept family history alive.

Through her life, she taught us about presentation, self-respect, and carrying ourselves with confidence. She emphasized the importance of education, setting expectations, and believing in one’s ability to succeed. She modeled independence and the belief that we must take care of what matters most.

Eloise wanted to be remembered as someone who persevered—who built a life of stability and took pride in her home and family. She cared deeply about appearances, order, and intention, and wanted her life, and her family, to reflect that sense of pride and accomplishment.

Eloise Bobo will be remembered with respect, gratitude, and acknowledgment of a life that shaped many others in lasting ways.

A committal service will be held at Mount Vernon Memorial Park, located at 8201 Greenback Ln, Fair Oaks, CA, 95628, US. The service is scheduled for January 7, 2026, at 11:00 am.