Bobbie Jean (Mooney) Willes, 83, of Nolanville, died on October 5, 2022 at Creekside Terrace Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Belton, Texas. Born in Lillington, North Carolina on January 17, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Mozelle Sanderfer and John E. Mooney.
Miss Willes in her younger years had a deep passion of writing and acting and through the years, she continued her passion for writing. After graduating high school and working odd jobs, she wanted to do more with her life and felt a calling to serve her country by proudly enlisting in the Woman’s Army Corps (WAC) in 1959.
Miss Willes had a profound love of nature, animals and life.
For the past 10 years, she resided in Nolanville, Texas with her daughter, Erike’. Previous to that she had lived in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
A special thanks to Killeen East Dialysis Clinic. Miss Ava, Mom loves you and Mr. Bill, stay cool. We would also like to thank all the special angels, the custodians, CNA’s, therapist, nurses and doctors who made Miss Bobby Willes feel loved during her time at Creekside Terrace Nursing Home.
She leaves behind her beloved daughter, Erike' Willes, one grandson, Damien Willes and dear friends, Melvin Mason and Cherie Campbell. She also leaves her beloved cats, Jack and Ghost.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the chapel of Crawford Bowers Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM. Burial, with Military Honors, will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Nolanville.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crawfordbowersfuneralhome.com for the Willes family.
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