Bobbe Ann Partee's Obituary
Bobbe Ann Partee, born on August 31, 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, in Jacksonville, Florida. She was the daughter of Robert Francis and Mary Nell (Grear) Glisson.
Raised in Memphis, Bobbe graduated from East High School in 1952. She worked as a flight attendant for Delta Airlines until she married Wallace S. Nelowet, a pilot for the US Navy, who tragically died in the line of duty. After Wallace’s death, Bobbe married Goodloe M. Partee III, and they had the opportunity to live in São Paulo, Brazil for several years. Upon returning Bobbe and Goodloe lived many years in Germantown, Tennessee and later in Lubbock, Texas. After raising her children, Bobbe moved to Little Rock, Arkansas where she worked as an Executive Assistant at T.J. Raney & Sons and Stephens Inc.
Bobbe enjoyed reading and playing the guitar, and she had a special fondness for classic films, with Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful masterpieces among her favorites. Dogs were a constant part of her life. She loved walking, doting on, and taking care of her furry companions.
Bobbe had great sensitivity to others with a keen ability to relate to people and easily establish a warm personal rapport. Bobbe always maintained a positive outlook and joyful spirit, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Bobbe is survived by her two sons, Wallace S. Nelowet (Martha) of Belleair, Florida and Goodloe M. Partee IV (Mary Ann) of Nashville, Tennessee, as well as three grandchildren, Ann, Alexander and Mary. Bobbe is also survived by her sister Judy Snowden (David) of Little Rock, Arkansas.
A private graveside service will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Services are under the direction of Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, Tennessee.
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