Roberta "Bobbie" Barnett

Roberta “Bobbie” Barnett passed away at her home on October 23, just two days before her 73rd birthday. This was quite an unexpected event for her family and friends and Bobbie is already sorely missed. She was the second of four children, born to Robert and Jean Barnett, on October 25, 1951, in Honolulu, Hawai’i. The Barnett family moved a lot, as their dad was in the Army. They lived in Maryland, California, Pennsylvania, and Hawai’i between 1950 – 1960, before moving to Germany in late 1960. After 5 years in Darmstadt, the family moved back to Maryland where Bobbie and her siblings all attended Edgewood High School. Bobbie’s calling was in residential property management, where she thrived, working first in Silver Springs, Maryland, until she was swept off her feet when she met Frank Bergeron. They spent almost 32 years together living in Northern Virginia. Frank had 4 adult kids who started raising their families and Bobbie instantly became a part of their history. She adored the large brood, traveling together, celebrating holidays together. She ended up spending many years managing the Barton House Apartments in Arlington, Virginia, where she and Frank lived until he passed away in 2005. Her Florida family, brother Dale and sister Patty, were thrilled when Bobbie decided to retire and live in St. Pete, Florida, with her “brother from another mother, Rick Rowland.” She got to travel to Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Rome with Rick and Patty. But Fate has a way of stepping in to change one’s trajectory…Dale died from Cancer in 2019, and Rick succumbed to Cancer, too, in 2023. It was time for Bobbie to move once more, to Tallahassee to be near her sister Patty – they were the last of the Barnetts. Bobbie moved to Mulligan Park, an Independent Living Facility, in October 2023. She lit up the place and forged some sweet relationships with several residents. She also enjoyed the time spent with Patty, brother-in-law Chuck, and nephew Max. She blossomed! She enjoyed life! She laughed! Bobbie enjoyed a Hawai’ian life, laughing out loud and making new friends. What more can one ask in the last days of life on Earth? Her parents, sister Stella, and Dale… all have passed. Those who loved her sure would have liked to have more time with Bobbie. But she went peacefully, and that’s a blessing. She is survived by sister Patty Mitchell, brother-in-law Chuck Mitchell, sister-in-law Merle Barnett, nephew Max Furjanic, niece Leah Estes, Carl, Erica, Savannah, and Luke Rude, Aunt Dianna Hattori, Nick Bergeron, Linda Bergeron, Terry Cappello, and many cousins and life-long friends. Her Family and Friends are hosting a Celebration of Life for Bobbie on Saturday, November 23, at Bevis Funeral Home; it will be live-streamed and recorded, too. Folks should dress casually and colorfully – wear a muumuu or Hawaiian shirt! Family Visitation is from 10 – 11 am, followed by Remembrances and Tributes at 11 am. Bobbie loved sliders, so we will invite those in attendance to stay and nosh on some goodies after the Service. And Laugh Out Loud and Talk Story about Bobbie!! Dayne Parker of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Barnett family with their arrangements

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Roberta "Bobbie" Barnett

October 25, 1951 - October 23, 2024