Mrs. Valaree B. Hobby

Valaree B. Hobby, 95, of Sylvester, Georgia, passed away September 14, 2018 in Louisville, Kentucky at the home of her grandson, R. David Hobby, Jr., and his family. The graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday September 20, 2018 at the Hillcrest Cemetery. The Pastor Donnie Duncan and Pastor R. David Hobby, Jr will officiate. Mrs. Hobby was born on October 16, 1922 in Turner County to the late Lonnie Burdett and “Lallie” Beard. She graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. After marrying Emory, Mrs. Hobby was the book keeper at Worth County Tractor, of which Emory was co-owner. She, along with her late husband, was a longstanding member of First Baptist Church in Sylvester, Georgia. She enjoyed attending her Sunday School class where, for many years, she was the secretary. Even in her 90’s, she found joy in bringing people to and from church with her. She loved her Lord, Jesus Christ and trusted him with her life. She enjoyed playing golf with her late husband and friends, working on word-finds, visiting with her sister, Teena and brother-in-law, George, of Tifton, Georgia before their passing, along with spending time with her grandson, R. David Hobby, Jr. and his family. Over the last year of her life, she enjoyed watching the birds outside her window, reading cards sent to her from friends and family and eating Italian Cream Cake. She found joy in seeing her great-grandkids and in celebrating each holiday with family around her. Her 95th birthday was in her words “one of a kind” depicting it as “the best birthday ever.” It will forever be remembered as one of the most special memories. On September 20, 2017, she moved from South Georgia, her life-long home, to live with her grandson, R. David Hobby, Jr., and family in Louisville, Kentucky. Exactly one year later, on September 20, 2018, she will return to her home and be laid to rest beside her beloved husband whom she remained faithful to her whole life. Survivors include her son, Randall David Hobby Sr, of Ocilla and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Emory David Hobby and her daughter Gail Delaine Wallace. The family will receive friends on Thursday September 20, 2018 from 10:30 AM until service hour at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home in Sylvester is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Valaree B. Hobby

October 16, 1922 - September 14, 2018