Barbara Joyce “Bobbie” Gaines
January 24, 2010
Barbara J. Gaines, 73, died peacefully in her home in Fayette, MO on January 23, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday at the Linn Memorial United Methodist Church in Fayette, burial will be in the Fayette City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Friday at the H.T. May and Son Funeral Home in Fayette.
Barbara was born August 14, 1936 to the late Will and Mary Bly Gaines. She was born and raised in Fayette, MO and graduated from Sumner High School, in Boonville, MO. Barbara spent her life educating children at Headstart for over 30 years.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, two sisters, and life companion; Robert Cooper.
Survivors include seven sons: Anthony, Rodney, Ricky (Sheryl), and Kevin Gaines all of Columbia, MO; Robert and Richard Gaines both of Fayette, MO; and Jimmy (Phyllis) Gaines of Moberly, MO. Six daughters: Debbie (Randy) Bynum of Kansas City, MO; Pamela Eubanks, Tina Gaines, Valerie (Tim) Gaines, Carol Gaines, and Elizabeth Crump all of Fayette, MO; also Vie (Ronnie) McQuitty of Fayette, MO who was like a daughter to her.
Surviving siblings include two sisters: Mabel Taylor of Detroit, MI; Nadine (John) Bynum of Kansas City, MO; and one brother Richard (RC) Gaines of Fayette, MO.
Barbara is also survived by 30 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Barbara’s family would like to pay special tribute to Nancy Jones, a great family friend.
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25 Responses to “Barbara Joyce “Bobbie” Gaines”
To my Brother’s and Sisters always remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal. I love you and I am praying for you all each and every day. We will miss her, but we have something that no one can take from us is all the memories and the good times that we shared. Keep your and in the masters hand and trust him. I love you all.
Love Neena and Family
To the Gaines Family, There are no words to ease your pain, so I’m offering a silent prayer that the LORD will draw you near and comfort you in the tender way that only He can at this time.
To the Gaines Family, You are in our Prayer.Keep Your Hands In God. Hand. Call on him he hears our call. She will be missed. Love Bessie Hern and Family
TO Ricky Gaines and the entire Gaines Family, we send our love and prayers that the Lord shall continue to uphold you gently in His loving arms.
We commit you to the one and only that is able to wipe away all tears frpm your eyes – Jessu Christ.
Respectfully,
Mr. Larry Perry, Musician
Perry-Lewis Families
To the Gaines family:
Ms. Bobbie was a phenomenal woman, “granny”, teacher and friend. Her beautiful spirt touched so many lives in a mighty way! We will miss her smile, laughter and her wonderful sense of humor! You have our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Continue to hold on to each other and lhold on to your faith in God.
To my sis Tina, and all of the Gaines family: any words I leave here won’t lessen your sorrow — only God can do that. Just know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
To The Gaines Family:
Our condolence goes out to the Gaines Family in the passing of your dear mother, and aunty. She was a wonderful teacher and left so many memories that will forever live on in the hearts of so many young children from Fayette. You have our deepest sympathy and may God continue to comfort you in this of sorrow . The Barnette Family
The Boonville Sumner Alumni – Kansas City Chapter and Mr. Carl Connor, former principal of Sumner School in Boonville, MO extend our most heartfelt sympathy and condolences on the loss of your loved one and our alumni, Barbara Gaines. We encourage you and family to look to God who is able to supply all of your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:19).
May God keep and strengthen you in your hour of sadness.
Boonville Sumner Alumni – Kansas City Chapter
Shirley Givens, President
Ann Estill Cason, Secretary
Mr. Carl M. Connor, Former Principal, Sumner School
To The Gaines Family:
I am so sorry to here of your loss. I know that no words could possibly erase the hurt and the pain that you must be feeling at this time. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
To the members of Bobbie’s family, I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Bobbie was one of my classmates at Sumner in Booville and a friend when I taught in Fayette.
‘Bobbie’s beutiful smile and wonderful personality will always be remembered.
If any of you are ever In Indianapolis, Indiana, please contact me.
To all of my nephews and nieces – God is with you and so am I. He said that He would never leave you alone!! Your Mom, Bobbie, is now in the presence of our Mighty Heavenly Father – because His word says “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!”. So be comforted in the fact that she will no longer feel pain – she is now “spirit” and she is now whole and well again! I love you all and am here for you if you ever need an “ear to listen” or a “mouth to comfort you”. Blessings to all of you – Bobbie raised some wonderful young men and women – I am proud of all of you!!!
To The Gains families
Cast all your care upon him; for he careth for you all
1 Peter 5:7
Barbara Gordon
Sorry to hear about Ms. Bobbie’s death. She influenced a lot of lives and was a “mom” to many kids growing up in Fayette.
To the Gaines family,
With heart-felt sympathy, I extend my condolences to each of you. I pray that the Lord will lift you up during your time of sorrow and that you each will continue to lean on the Lord for your strength. Ms. Bobbie truly was a beautiful and kind-hearted person and I know that she touched many lives.
Be Blessed!
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5
With much sympathy I would like to express to all the Gaines Family. Ms. Bobbi was one of the nicest people I have ever met, and grew up knowing. ( We all can count the years back. ) She always had a smile on her face, as I would see her around Fayette. Or as I will remember best, whenever I would cut my Grand parents yard. She would always made it a point to wave or speak. I will miss her much. God bless, you all.
To the family of Ms. Bobbie, I knew her for many years and enjoyed the times of “fun” in Boonville. She came to my business many times and was always smiling like the picture above. I am praying your strength and unity in the family.
To the Gaines Family
Deepest sympathy to the Gaines Family.
Arvine Eubanks and family
To the family of Aunt Bobbie Gaines, I send a heart felt saddness and relief. I am blessed to have grown-up knowing Aunt Bobbie.
I cannot express in words the sadness that I feel but Aunt Bobbie was strong and Courageous. Aunt Bobbie will be missed.
To all of “Miss Bobbie’s” Family:
Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. Your Mother was a special lady. I know that you will miss her, but her beauty will live on in your memories.
Our deepest condolences to your family during this tragic time. We will keep your family in our prayers. May God bless and comfort you!
Jan, Robert, Anthony and extended family
My thoughts and prayers go to the family. Ms Bobbie will never be forgotten. I remember the good times with her and she always had a nice and funny thing to say when you saw her walking around town. To my cousins I love you and take care. God gives us no more than we can bear and just put your trust in him and you will make it through this difficult time.
Mina, Scott, Von, and Ania and rest of Graves family
Valerie, I’m very sorry for your loss. Please know I’m thinking about you and your family.
Amy Knudsen
To all the Gaines family,
Liza and I are thinking of you all and remembering Miss Bobbie’s sweet smile and gentle manner. Your wonderful family is a tribute to her love and care, as well as all the others she touched over the years. We are grateful to have known her, and to have the friendship of your entire family. With much love to you all and great celebration for her life,
Sincerely,
Janet and Liza
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, the family of Ms. Bobbie. I remember her loving smile and warmth. She has touched the hearts of soooooooooooo many children. May the Heavenly Father wrap his arms around the family and provide them comfort now and always.
With love and Respect,
Mr. and Mrs. Norman “Rico” Fisher and family
To the family Of Bobbie Gaines, I want to say look unto the Lord for he will wipe away your tears, and comfort you doing this time.I grew up living across the street from Bobbie in my youth, and I remember so many funny things she would say. She was a wonderful person, and our Lord is waiting to comfort her in heaven. Pauline (Moe) Roland