Bobbie Spencer Mooney

Bobbie Spencer Mooney, 87, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2015 at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She was born in Greenfield, Arkansas, the daughter of Robert Lee Spencer and Cora Mason Teague Spencer.

Bobbie graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1946 and Draughons Business College, Memphis, TN in 1947.

While working as personal secretary to the purchasing agent for Brys Department Store in Memphis, TN, Bobbie was introduced to a young United States Navy sailor from Boston, MA, Joseph F. Mooney, Jr. They were married in the Greenfield Baptist Church on May 23, 1948. Their daughter, Marilyn, was born in Harrisburg, AR in April 1949. Their son, Spencer, was born in West Memphis, AR in April 1958. Joe was a flood control engineer in West Memphis, AR until 1964. The Mooney family then moved to Clarksdale, MS where Joe served as Chief Engineer for the YMD Levee Board. They resided in Clarksdale until December, 2012, when they moved to the Orchard in Ridgeland, MS. Bobbie and Joe recently celebrated their 67th Wedding Anniversary there on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Bobbie’s life was exemplified by her love of her Savior, her family, and others. She was a loving wife, and was devoted to the Christian upbringing of her children. She derived much joy through service in the church and through a loving ministry to the elderly.

Bobbie had many desirable qualities; beauty, tranquility, intelligence, but one in particular stood out: She had a smile and a kind greeting for every one. She also displayed her love by her encouragement and generosity.

Bobbie enjoyed craftwork, making hats, ceramics, sewing quilts. Many she made as gifts, but some for sale to supplement the family income during the early years of their marriage. She loved to cook and was quick to share with others. Her rich vegetable soups were a treat and her specialty was the “Mama Spencer Pecan Pie”.

Bobbie enjoyed serving her churches, teaching, cooking, ministering, however, health issues increasingly took a toll on her ability to continue. Nevertheless, she continued to have that sweet spirit throughout her life. She was grateful for the prayers and kindnesses of others that the Lord used to encourage her until He called her home.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph F. Mooney, Jr.; her two children, Marilyn M. Dickerson (Jerry) and Joseph Spencer Mooney, MD (Janie); her sister, Frances S. Gillis (Melvin); her seven grandchildren; Matthew Mooney (Anna), Mary Grace Fontenot (Jean), Daniel Mooney, Patrick Mooney, John Mooney, J. Samuel Mooney, and Elizabeth Mooney; her four great grandchildren: Connor Mooney, Kathryn Mooney, Cullen Mooney, and Eloise Fontenot; and her many beloved nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be at Parkway Funeral Home, 1161 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS on Saturday, June 6 at 11 AM. It will be followed by a Memorial Service conducted by Rev. Jeff Holland at Noon.