Bobbie J. Tanksley went to be with her Lord, on October 15, in Menard. She was born on July 15, 1945, to Bill and Marie Brickey in San Antonio. She was a longtime resident of Alpine, where she was a mem-Fellowship Church. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio in 1964. She married Charles “Butch” Tanksley in 1966 and they had two daughters. She was a whiz with numbers and spent her years as an accountant, always sharing her knowledge with anyone who needed help. She enjoyed traveling with her husband in their RV and was especially fond of the Big Bend area.

She is preceded in death by her parents; W.C. Brickey and Marie Brickey, Sister, Carolyn Coonce.

Bobbie is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Butch Tanksley; children, Cathi Frieda of Harper, Kimberly (Lucas) Chapman of Sabinal; sister Faye (Bill) Humphries; brother Bill “Dub” (Martha) Brickey of Oppelo, AR, nine grandchildren, and five great- grandchildren.

A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Memorial contributions are to be made in lieu of flowers. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Wright’s Funeral Parlor, Kerrville.