Roberta J. South

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Rita Schmidt, Margaret Watson, Mary Ann Guntle, Doloris “Sis” Stuhr, Madonna Goncey; brothers, Eugene “Bud” Jergens, Jerome Jergens; and grandson, Clint Sanders. She was the last of her generation.

Bobbie is survived by her children, Theresa South, Phillip (Rosemary) South, Martin (Pam) South, James South, Monica Cornett, Flavia Bolton; grandchildren, Zach, Julia, Madeleine, Christopher, Miranda, Clyde, Dustin, Samantha, Kevin, D’Anna, Dallas, Dakota; 12 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and loved ones.

She graduated from Stivers High School in Dayton, OH, and started her nursing career as an LPN earned through Kettering School of Nursing and went on to earn her Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) from Sinclair Community College. Bobbie worked at Kettering Medical Center for 6 years before transferring to Sycamore Hospital in 1978, until her retirement in 1994.

Bobbie was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Good Hope Church in Miamisburg, OH where all 6 of her children were raised and attended school. She lived her life family first and her faith was paramount. Bobbie also enjoyed sewing and gardening – she had quite the green thumb! Plants not only survived under her care, but thrived, and her family cherishes plants that have been passed down through 4 generations.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton.

Visitation will be from 5 - 7 PM on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Gebhart-Schmidt-Parramore Funeral Home, 508 E. Linden Ave. Miamisburg, OH 45342. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 AM on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Our Lady of Good Hope Church, 6 S. 3rd St. Miamisburg, OH 45342 with Fr. Jonathan Jergens, Celebrant. Final resting place will be Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com