Helen Bobo

June 15, 1915 - September 17, 2015

Ms. Helen Bobo of Jackson, Michigan passed away on September 17, 2015 at the age of 100. She was born in Wetumka, Alabama on June 15, 1915. She was preceded in death by her parents; Thomas and Emma Henry, four brothers; Thomas, Buster, Preston and Morris and three sisters; Geneva, Elizabeth and Janie. Ms. Bobo was an active member of her church, Community A.M.E. Church in Jackson, Michigan and served on several committees over the years. She was also an avid gardener, a great cook and huge Detroit Tigers fan. Many of her friends affectionately called her “Peaches” and her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their friends knew her as “Nannie”. She will be remembered for her dedication to her family, her kind heart and strong spirit. Ms. Bobo is survived by her daughter; Janie Fleming of Jackson, Michigan, two grandsons; Alan Fleming of Battle Creek, Michigan and Michael Fleming and his wife Carmen of Lansing, Michigan, three great-granddaughters; Nicole Carr of Lake In The Hills, Illinois, Michaela Fleming of Lansing, Michigan and Shana Fleming also of Lansing, Michigan, one great-great grandson; Jaden Carr of Lake In the Hills, Illinois and a host of other family and friends. She will be missed by all who loved her.