Bobbie Lou Medlin

Bobbie Lou is preceded in death by her parents, Norwood and Lucille Peterson, also of Riegelwood.

She is survived by her husband, Ken Medlin; son, Arden Medlin and wife Janet of Wilmington; daughter Cindy Clayter and her husband Mike of Leland; daughter; April Rivenbark and her husband Richard of Burgaw.

She is survived by five grandchildren: Courtney Phillips and her husband Quincy, Savannah Edwards and her husband Matt, Dustin Medlin and his wife Briana, Zachary and Joshua Rivenbark; four great grandchildren, Brayden and Hudson Edwards, Jackson and Adaline Phillips. Bobbie Lou is survived by three sisters, Jane Wardenfelt and her husband Steve, Shirley Corbett and her husband Tommy and Nancy Lennon and her husband, Jim.

Bobbie Lou was born and raised in the Riegelwood area where she was a devoted wife of 58 years and a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a lifelong member of Riegelwood Baptist Church. She graduated from Acme-Delco High School in 1955 and earned her RN Degree at James Walker School of Nursing in 1958. Bobbie Lou worked in the nursing profession and devoted many years working with the American Red Cross on the Bloodmobile.

Born with a beautiful voice and raised in a musical family, Bobbie Lou graced ears with her rich alto harmonies in the Baptist Choir and family events. She loved watching her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren perform both on the athletic field and on the stage. Bobbie Lou spent many evenings cheering from the stands of the ballfields, racetrack and performances. God, family and her church were the foundation of her life which provided her with a spirit much larger than her physical stature.

Bobbie Lou enjoyed traveling with her husband and eternal soulmate, Ken. Their adventures led them all across America and the world abroad, but always returning to their beloved home, family and church. She will be greatly missed, but will live forever in the memories of the lives she touched with her beautiful smiles, giggles and love.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice of Wilmington and Riegelwood Baptist Church.

Services will be held at Riegelwood Baptist Church on Saturday, June 18, 2016. Visitation will be from 2pm to 3:30pm Funeral Service will follow at 4pm

Condolences to the family may be offered at www.coblewardsmithwilmington.com