Betty Jean Foster Bobo, 82 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family to be with her Lord and Savior in her eternal home. Born in Charlotte, NC, was the 6th of Hubert and Laura Foster's 13 children. Betty is survived by her husband, Vernon "Bo" Bobo, just 2 days shy of 66 years. Betty was the proud mother of Eddie, Dianna, Glenn (Sherri), Rene' and Sonya (Marcelo). "Mimi" to 12 grandchildren: Jennifer, Chris, Alex, Ian, Jess, Travis, Heather, Josh, Tate, Sarah, Michael, Nique and 16 great grandchildren: Gabe, Alana, Ella, Troy, Wyatt, Payton, Willow, Jayden, Jane, Ethan, Colton, Kyndall, Kyren, Tristan, Vida, Isaac and was excited about 2 more expected this month.
Betty had worked at Presbyterian Hospital. She never met a stranger. She was referred to as the "Matriarch of Mandarin Blvd", the street where she raised her children and spent many hours enjoying cooking, especially Sunday dinners for the family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, neighbor and friend.
She is also survived by brothers: Wallace, Bobby, Jackie, Tony, sisters: Geraldine and Shirley as well as many nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her infant daughter, daughter Rene', granddaughter Jennifer and brothers: Eddie, Sam, Bill, Jerry, Larry and Stevie.
As she would say: “I’ll see you on the other side.”
Services for Betty will be at Forest Lawn West Chapel, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208. Saturday, June 9, 2018. Visitation at 1:00pm, Service at 2:00pm.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the excellent care provided by Novant Hospice.
It was Betty's request that in Lieu of flowers, donations be made to Holy Angels, Belmont, NC @ holyangelsnc.org.
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