Bobbie Jean Harry Williams' Obituary
Bobbie Jean Harry Williams, age 86, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on July 22, 2025. Bobbie was born the beloved daughter of the late Robert Benjamin Harry and the late Maggie Varnado Harry on March 15, 1939. She was born in Bogalusa and was a resident of Covington for over 60 years.
Bobbie is survived by her daughters, Jamie Willams Burke (Ian) and Moleta Mowen. Bobbie had six grandchildren: James Scott Williams (Cheri), Christopher Mowen (Rebecca), Brandi Mowen, Jacie Williams, Maggie Pierson, and Amber Burke. She also had three great-grandchildren: Baylin, Breanne and Bryce Williams.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, James Oliver Williams, Jr.; her son, James Robert Williams; her sister, Wilma Raborn; two brothers, Robert Benjamin Harry, Jr. and Johnnie Wayne Harry; and a special nephew, Wayne Raborn.
Bobbie was a member of First Baptist Church of Covington and was an active member of the Ogea Connect Group prior to recent illnesses. Bobbie graduated from Bogalusa High School in 1957. Early in her career, she worked in the insurance industry. She also spent many years as a child caregiver for many children in the community, whom she loved all as her own. She went on to work as a Bookkeeper at Covington High School before retiring in 2002. Bobbie enjoyed having lunch with the “Class of ’57 Girls”, attending Young at Heart, singing with the Celebration Singers at church, playing dominos with church friends, and putting together puzzles.
The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Dale Presser and Melissa Lumpkin, FNP for their compassionate care over the years and to the staff of St. Tammany Health System Hospice for their loving and devoted care during her final weeks.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mrs. Williams may be made to First Baptist Church of Covington .
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at The Chapel at First Baptist Church of Covington, 16054 Murphy Road, Covington, LA 70433 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a service at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens.
The Williams family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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