Bobbie Taylor Williamson

Bobbie Taylor Williamson was born October 17, 1931, in Truxno, Louisiana, and passed from this life on February 11, 2021, after a brief illness in the Union General Hospital. There will be a celebration of her life at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Hasley Cemetery Pavilion in West Monroe, LA, with Rev. T. Whitfield Stodghill, III officiating.

Bobbie was a long-time member of St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church in West Monroe, where she served as a Vestry member, Sunday School teacher, Altar Guild member, and member of the ECW. She was loved by all in the St. Patrick’s community.

Bobbie and her husband owned and operated the Cascade Restaurant in Monroe, LA, for over 50 years, continuing operation with her daughter, Debbie after her husband Soapy passed away in 1988. After her retirement, she reconnected with her lifetime passion of playing Bridge, playing at the Bridge House in Monroe with her Bridge Family that she loved so much and ultimately earning the title of Life Master. She spent many happy hours there playing in tournaments, teaching classes, and just enjoying a competitive game of cards.

Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace “Soapy” Williamson; her parents, Firmy and Mattie Lee Taylor; brothers, Jim Henry Taylor, Willie Emmet “Bill” Taylor, and Carl Dale Taylor; and her sister, Effie Lee Gulley.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Rob Harkness, Sr.; her grandchildren, Stephanie Brown and husband Jarrod, Melissa Holton, and Robert Harkness, Jr. and wife Kim; her great grandchildren, Madison Brown, Mason Brown, Stella Holton, Jolie Harkness, and Norah Harkness, all of whom affectionately referred to her as “Other Momma”.

Bobbie is also survived by her brother, Jerry Lynn Taylor; sisters, Billie Jean Crow and Sylvia Rockett and husband Dale; along with a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews, all of whom she loved and treasured.

A special thank you to the staff at Arbor Lake Nursing Facility in Farmerville, LA, as well as the professional staff and caregivers at Union General Hospital for the loving care given to Bobbie and her family during her illness. Your love, patience, and kindness were exemplary and much appreciated.

Bobbie never met a stranger or ever missed a party. She was always the first there and usually the last to leave, never wanting to say goodbye. Her grandson Robert said it best, “She had a great life. She represented life to the fullest filling it with joy and happiness with everyone she had in her life.”

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church of West Monroe, LA.