Bobbye Ruth Pack, age 89, of Smithville, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital.

Born on May 14, 1935, to the late Johnny and Jessie Ervin Hill, Bobbye was a dedicated nurse who spent her career caring for others. She was a Baptist.

She was predeceased by her son, Johnny Pack; the father of her children, Joe Pack; her brothers, Clarence Ervin and Billy Joe Hill; and her sister, Betty Gora.

Bobbye's legacy of kindness and service will be remembered by all who knew her.

Survivors include two sons, Wayne (Regina) Pack, Jimbo Pack (Crystal Brown); 1 daughter, Janice (Mike) Clayborn; 7 grandchildren, Tim (Mitzi) Pack, Kim (Jacob) Crook, Amy Young, Shelia (Brandon) Crawford, Misty Wilson, Brian Pack and Johnny (Brittany) Pack; 15 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; special friends, Ralph Petty and Bertha McBride.

Funeral service was held on Sunday, December 1, 2024 officiated by Bro. Gary Caplinger. Burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. 

Pallbearers included Tim, Brian, Johnny, JJ & Cody Pack and Cameron Wilson

Donations can be made to Dale Ridge Memorial Baptist Church.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.