Bobbie Jean Harvey, 89, of Lumberton, Texas, passed away July 20, 2021, at her home.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. July 27, 2021, at First Baptist Church, Bridge City with Bro. Lynn Ashcraft officiating. Visitation will start at 10:00 a.m., 1 hour prior to the funeral. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens near Bridge City.
Born in Vanndale, Arkansas, on May 16, 1932, Bobbie was the daughter of John Ed and Laura McRight. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother and was special to all who knew her. She had a laugh that once you heard it, you would never forget it!! Over the years, she would sing to her kids, grandkids and great grandkids the song, “You are My Sunshine” when they were little. That song will always be connected to such sweet memories of their Mom and MeeMee. Now, knowing that she is in heaven with Jesus, we all will think of those times and realize that “she” was OUR sunshine!
In the last two years of her life, what gave Bobbie the most joy was living close to her great-granddaughter, Melody, who, as a toddler, could make her smile when no one else could. And Melody loved coming to see her MeeMee!
Bobbie had a heart for Jesus, and she was an active part of First Baptist Church in Bridge City since 1948. She was a Sunday School teacher for children 9 to 12 years old for about 40 years. She was on the Ministry Committee for 20 years, the Kitchen Committee for 10 years, and also was a teacher in the church Pre-K program for 13 years.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Harvey of 59 years, her daughter, Sheryl Parr; parents, John Ed and Laura McRight, and sister, Barbara Osborne.
Bobbie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Richard Schur of Lumberton, Texas; and son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Vickie Harvey of Austin, Texas. She is also survived by six grandchildren; Jessica Schur, Melissa Foote and husband Cody, Megan Stanley and husband John, Shae Mann and husband Jonathan, Shana Martin and husband Jeremy, and Ty Harvey. Also, ten great-grandchildren; Hunter Stonebreaker and wife Katie, Leah Foote, Cole Stanley, Grayson Stanley, Landon Moody, Carson Parr, Piper Parr, Ledger Martin, Melody Foote, Charlotte Mann; one sister, Peggy Minner of Bridge City; two brothers, Tommy McRight and wife Margaret of Calhan, Colorado, and Gary McRight and wife Vickie of Bronson, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
We would like to thank Harbor Hospice for taking such good care of Bobbie and her family during this difficult time.
For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church Bridge City, 200 West Round Bunch Road, Bridge City, TX 77611.
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July 24, 2021
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July 24, 2021
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July 23, 2021
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Sue Ellen Johansson Gondran
July 23, 2021
Laura & Paul,
Bobbie, the earthly Angel is now a heavenly Angel. Your Mom touched the lives of so many…
I can’t remember a time when your Mom did not have a smile on her face. Always cheerful, laughing, and helping others. She was the role model of Christianity. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you. The Gondran Family.
Cody Foote
July 21, 2021
MeeMee, you were the sweetest soul I have ever met. In the 10 years I knew you, I never saw you in a bad mood or say a cross word for any reason. I can not think of a better role model or example of someone who truly lived for Jesus Christ. It was obvious by your actions. I will never forget the day that I accepted Jesus into my heart at First Baptist Bridge City and later baptized in Jesus name. I am so happy that you were there and experienced it with me. I will never forget our family vacation to Orange Beach and sitting on the balcony watching sailboats with you. Melody loves you beyond belief and will miss running to your room to see you. She will always be your “Sunshine”. One day I will see you again and we can walk on streets of Gold with Jesus together. I love you MeeMee. Until then, I’ll keep my promise to you and “take care of your girls”. Love Cody
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July 21, 2021
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