Bobbie Jane Kirk Pate, 90, of Bronson, Texas passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her home with family members at her side.

Bobbie was born to the late Ina Hazel Grandy Kirk and Robert Dubose Kirk on August 11, 1930 in Many, Louisiana. She graduated from Negreet High School. After graduation she moved to Geneva, Texas where she met Walter W. Pate. They were married in 1950 and made Bronson their home.

Bobbie will be remembered for her energetic personality and willingness to lend a hand where needed. She was always available to provide a ride for someone to the grocery store or to a medical appointment. She loved to travel with family and friends and some of her fondest memories were of these times. She enjoyed her career with the U.S. Postal Service and retired after 26 years as the postmaster of the Bronson office.

Bobbie is survived by her daughter and son in law, Janet and Allen Carriger; grandson, Jason Carriger, great granddaughter, Marlowe Carriger, sister, Martha Kirk of Pineland and brother, Duebose Kirk and wife, Debbie, of Douglass, Texas.

Graveside services will be held at Bronson Cemetery in Bronson, Texas on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Dana Wheat officiating.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Advantage Home Health Care, Sharon Byley and Olive Branch Hospice for the excellent care they provided.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Bronson Cemetery Fund in Bobbie's memory.

Bronson Cemetery Fund
Southside Bank
P.O. Box 1200
Pineland, Texas 75968