Bobbie Lee Phelps

Bobbie Lee Phelps, 89 of Lake Belton, TX passed away suddenly Friday June 3, 2016 in Temple, TX. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, on Saturday June 11, 2016 at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Temple, TX with a reception to follow. Services will be officiated by The Reverend John Wells and The Reverend Tamara Clothier.

She was born on January 5, 1927 in Thompsonville, Texas to Ruby Fay Owen and Leland (Jack) Shirey. Bobbie was raised in multiple west Texas oil field towns. She graduated from Paschal High School in Ft. Worth in 1945. Bobbie lived in Ft. Worth until 1949 when she met and married the love of her life Lee Phelps. They enjoyed 67 years of blissful marriage.

She and Lee moved to Austin and she started her career. She was honored to work in both the House of Representatives and the Senate for many years, and retired from Women in Communications as their Chief Financial Officer. After retirement, they moved to Lake Belton. She enjoyed traveling in their motorhome and was able to travel extensively for many years. She also enjoyed animals and nature, but was most passionate about fashion and shopping. Being kind and generous was an element of her soul. Bobbie was a happy person. She approached all of her troubles with a smile and a laugh. No doubt this attitude and her strong Christian faith carried her through her many adversities. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.

Bobbie is survived by her husband, Lee; her daughter, Casie Phelps of Austin; grandsons Alec and Brendan Pegg; their father, Doug Pegg; George Smidt and her best friend Barbara Sorge.

The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to The Reverend Stan McGraw, Dr. Edward Fasolino, his compassionate nursing staff, Dr. Manning, Dr. Houck, and all of the numerous other health care providers that cared for her throughout the years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Episcopal Church, 5001 Hickory Road, Temple, TX 76502.