Bobbye Jean Kitchener
Bobbye Jean Kitchener, 88, of Santa Fe Texas passed away on January 5, 2022. Born October 12, 1933 in Beverly, KY, Bobbye was the daughter of the late Robert Edward and Ida Mae Jackson Slusher. Bobbye grew up in Red Bird and was a graduate of the Red Bird Mission School and later attended Union College.
A longtime resident of Santa Fe Texas, this is where Bobbye raised her family. She attended the First Baptist Church of Alta Loma for many years. Bobbye began her career in training horses at a very young age. She spent the better part of six decades independently raising, training and showing Quarter horses to many great successes. She was also the organizational leader of the Indians 4H club in Galveston County, with her dear friend Bobby Yeamans for over forty years. She was also a highly sought-after instructor, mentor and friend to many.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth Kitchener; siblings: Lucy Stevens, James Slusher, Arthur Slusher, Ernest Slusher, Albert Benjamin Slusher; and grandson: Zach Moulton.
Survivors include her sister: Daisy (Doll) Giles; children: Susie Moulton (Gary Meyer), Daniel Kitchener, Ida Kay Huebner, Anthony S Kitchener, Penny Blackmon (Barry Hessler), and Daisy Chenoweth
(Richard); grandchildren: Dawn Anders (Jason), Eddie Barnes (Monica), Ciara Moulton, Jake Bigford (Laurin), and Aaron, Bryce, Richard, Joshua, and Robert Chenoweth; great grandchildren: Skylar, Tyler, Logan, Nathan, Kaizley, Hollyn, Hope, Preston and Lilly. Her horse of twenty-four years, Docs Smokey Shadow and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends Friday, January 14, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Crowder Funeral home in Dickinson Texas.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church Alta Loma by Pastor Jake Bigford. Address is 5400 FM 646, Santa Fe, Texas 77510. There will be a graveside service immediately after at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock Texas.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to the Hoofbeats for Heroes foundation at www.hoofbeatsforheroes.com
So sorry for your loss. I did not know her personally, but she sounds like a wonderful lady who was loved by many. Prayers for comfort and peace at this time.
I’ll see you again momma. I love you forever ❤
Thank you Jesus for our forever…
I remember when I was treasurer of the GCQHA calling “Bobbye Kitchener”, for an award in ever event It seems! She was such a great horse woman, and was so good at it, even up in her later years, when most her age are in a wheelchair (she was still on horseback!!!). Such a sweet inspiration, she will be missed by many! Prayers to the family! Until we meet again my friend✝️ ♥️🐴🌹
Much love,
Sandy Matthews
Thank you sweet friend for such wonderful words
Prayers for the family.
So sorry for your loss. She was quite the horsewoman! God received another angel on horseback. She will Long be remembered.
Rest in Paradise MiMi, thank you for the endless Nutty Bars and treats you gave me as a child. I’m still working them off, and thank you for busting me out of trouble when I needed it the most.
ABC loves you
My son, Matt, sends his condolences and wishes he could be here for her burial service. My sympathy is included for Daisy, Scotty, and Ida Kay, who I taught briefly in 3rd grade! ❤️
Hilma Levis
I’m so sad for her family left here… but she is well and whole in heaven… wonder which horse she asked to be saddled first?
She would hop on Pepper
😉 I was going to say the same ❤ Pepper
I am sorry for your family’s loss. I have known you all for many years and will keep your family in our prayers. I have great memories of summers with you all. ❤️
Oh my gosh where do I even start. I have so so many fond memories the Bobby coming to our rescue at Lots of horse shows the one that Daisy forgot her boots and made me wear two different colored boots LOL it was such fun. But I remember her mama coming all the way to a horse show just to bring Daisy a piece of her equipment that she forgot and I remember thinking boy what a mom. You’ll be very very missed in many people’s lives and always be remembered. In mine various my deepest condolences to Daisy and Penny
Sending you our thoughts and prayers. May God provide strength to you during this difficult time.
Mrs. Kitchener was a wonderful neighbor. She often made me laugh with her stories. She was so talented with her horses. I’m so glad I knew her.
Mrs Kitchener touched the lives of so many people in her community. Countless children, including myself, had the opportunity to learn how to be better horsemen because her efforts. As kids we would often find ourselves horseback at the Kitcheners. She will be so terribly missed by all that knew her. I pray that all the good memories will ease this time of sorrow and tears and soften the pain of her loss. Big hugs!!
I will regret not getting to spend more time with you Granny. I loved being able to come in to town and swing by your house for some of your amazing pancakes. Your home always had room for everyone and was never without the love you have for your family and your horses. Till I see you again, I love you, and you will be remembered and missed by so many.
My daughter Squeaky sent me a text message and gave
me the most hurtful news that her grandma had pass away.
Bobbye you will always be remember and my heart. You had
been the most wonderful and loving grandma to my daughter.
I will always remember our horse shoe game with me and
Penny and rest the family. Our last horseshoe game is me and
Penny won the game. I will be up there one day so be ready
to play horseshoes game with me.
Love you and miss you dearly
Penny, Barry, Eddie, Monica, Danny & family,
Please know that you all are in our ♥️ hearts!
Your “Mom” was a pioneer in the world of horses, rodeo and was a “Legend” to many. She was loved by many as well.
She will be missed but never forgotten.
Keep riding Miss Bobbye!
Work well done and complete on this earth. Thank you for raising wonderful kids, including our DAISY! May the Lord comfort this family and continually remind them of your love for each of them. In Jesus name, Amen
Your mother, grandmother and great grandmother was a very nice lady. Prayers for the family.
Bobbye, you raised a mighty fine herd of humans and horses too. Thank you for blessing us all with your wonderful children and for being a blessing to many yourself. Praying for peace for all those who love you so much.
Hugs and Kisses Daisy and Penny, keeping you all in my prayers.
I have so many wonderful horse show memories with her in them. She was such a special person and I hope she is up there riding some of the finest horses possible. Rest in peace sweet lady. you will be missed.