Bobbie was born in Gilmer, Texas on November 3, 1938. Bobbie graduated from Texas College and received her Bachelor's degree,
She was married to Robert "Kerm" Avery on September 4, 1959.
Bobbie worked and had a career in accounting for AAFES for 20 years and 20 years of retail at Sears.
She was a member and former president of Tucson Urban League.
Bobbie had a passion for shopping, travel, music and family - she loved her family dearly as she was always there to listen and give her time to those that needed it.
Bobbie was the matriarch of her family and is survived by her daughter Laurie Rorls-Gorman; her grandchildren Stanley Rorls, Mychal Rorls, Ricki Abdullah, and Tanaa Abdullah; her great grandchildren Mychal Rorls Jr., Neveah Rorls, and Maddux Ferrugia.