Bobbye was born in Austin, Texas on December 30, 1929, to Robert and Mildred Henderson. She and her sister Bonnie grew up in San Antonio, where Bobbye graduated from Breckenridge High School. Shortly after, she married John S. Conner. The marriage of John and Bobbye Conner was based on faith in God, service to him, and powerful family bonds. As their own family grew, their connections to extended family remained strong. Their partnership was admired by many and lasted until John’s death on March 28, 2008.
Bobbye’s life was spent making a loving home. She worked hard, laughed easily, and gave freely. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her granddaughter Allyson Conner Hendrickson. She is survived by her grateful and well-loved children and their spouses: Larry Conner and wife Pat, Jerry Conner and wife Mary Kay, Linda McDevitt and husband Carlton, Mark Conner and wife Terri; by her treasured grandchildren Phil Conner and wife Theresa, Jenny Rogers and husband Howie, Emily Ferrell and husband Chase, Jonathan Conner, Katie McDevitt, Justin McDevitt, and Sarah McDevitt; by her adored great-grandchildren Cole, Cade, and Austin Hendrickson; Truett and Reid Conner; Reese, Avery, Olivia, and Hudson Rogers; Conner, Evie, Charlie and Etta Ferrell; by her sister and dear friend Bonnie Henderson Russell and her sister-in-law Jean Vance, and by a number of nieces and nephews.
Bobbye’s lasting legacy will be treasured for generations to come as her family continues to rise up and call her blessed.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a private family-only memorial service will be held on December 12, 2020 at 10:00 AM. The family request that family members only attend the service due to Covid restrictions. They invite you to join, if you wish, via Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/116724058352511
Memorial donations in Bobbye’s honor may be made to Ally’s Wish at allyswish.org and/or West Conroe Baptist Church at wcbc.us
