Bobbye Jeanne Ferris, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, in Cedar Park, Texas. Born on November 17, 1940, in Graham, Texas to Ewell Owen Bone and Juanita Beatrice Cassle, Bobbye touched the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and indomitable spirit.
After spending her early years in Burnet, Texas, the family moved to Texarkana, Texas where Bobbye graduated from Texas High School in 1958.
Bobbye was an active and committed member of her community in Austin, Texas. When her son Brad was young, she was heavily engaged in Brad’s baseball practices & games at the Northwest Little League and volunteered at Lucy Read Elementary.
A woman of many talents and passions, Bobbye loved attending University of Texas football games and cheering on her favorite teams, the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers (Texans). She had a deep love for music and dancing, playing the piano, and painting. One of her most cherished times of the year was the annual Cassle Family Reunion, where she delighted in the company of her family.
Bobbye’s love for her family and grandchildren was boundless, and her home was always a welcoming place for children and friends alike. Her legacy of kindness, joy, and community spirit will live on through all who had the privilege of knowing her.
After a fulfilling career with the Employees Retirement System of Texas, Bobbye and husband Saadi retired to Sun City Georgetown, where they enjoyed over 20 blissful years surrounded by friends and a close-knit community. Bobbye's outgoing personality made her a beloved figure, and she found joy in participating in community events, including block parties and the Ben Hur Shriners' activities.
Bobbye was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Saadi Ferris, with whom she shared over 44 beautiful years of marriage, and her older sister, Jaunice Collins.
A devoted mother and grandmother, Bobbye is survived by her son Bradley Moore and his wife Evelyn, and their daughters Courtney and Ashley Moore. She also leaves behind Michael Ferris and his wife Bunny, and their son Nick Ferris, Kathy Pride and her son Steven Pride and his wife Michelle, and Ellen Ferris. Bobbye’s legacy of love continues through her sisters Sylvia Waldrop and Carolyn Strickland, and all of the Cassle Family.
A celebration of Bobbye’s life will be held on October 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, located at 1200 S Bagdad Road, Leander, TX 78641. Inurnment will follow at the Central Texas Veteran Cemetery in Killeen, Texas, at 3:00 PM, where she will be laid to rest next to her beloved Saadi.
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff of the Memory Care at The Enclave in Cedar Park for their compassionate care and to the Suncrest Hospice Care team for their support and kindness.
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