Bobbi Stephens, 71, and lifelong resident of Bowling Green, Florida passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023. She was born on September 25, 1952, to Ervin and Louise Sylvest. After graduating from Hardee High School class of 1970, she went on to obtain her R.N. Degree from Polk Community College, also a Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration from Saint Leo University. She was very passionate in her professional career for 35 years retiring in 2015.
Bobbi loved camping, fishing, hunting, trips to the beach, and the mountains, also shopping for collectibles and jewelry. She loved singing especially to Elvis Presley's songs, but her greatest love and joy was being with her husband of 52 years, being a mother to their two sons, and nana to their two grandchildren. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Bobbi was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Wauchula, Florida. She is preceded in death by both of her parents. Bobbi is survived by her husband Leon Stephens of Bowling Green, FL.; sons Sean "Cleet" Stephens of Lake Wales, FL., and Seth Stephens (Emily) of Lakeland, FL.; grandchildren Brady Stephens and Shelby Stephens; sisters Jeannie Stults (Ken) of Marysville, OH., Joyce Dowdy (Don) of Winter Haven, FL., and Erlene Ward (Cole) of Bowling Green, FL.; brother in laws Bruce Stephens of Wauchula, FL., and Clay Layton of Wauchula, FL.; along with numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation of family and friends will be held at Robarts Garden Chapel on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. followed by funeral services at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Scott Waldron officiating. Graveside services will follow at New Zion Cemetery with Pastor Robert Roberts officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the New Zion Cemetery Maintenance Fund at 143 Sidney Roberts Rd Ona, Florida 33865.