Mrs. Bobbie Jo Wooten Obituary (1933

Bobbie Jo Dalton was born, an only child, to Elmer and Eula Dalton in Clay County on February 24, 1933. She departed this life on September 21, 2025, surrounded by her family, after have lived a long and fruitful life. She graduated as Valedictorian from Montpelier High School. On April 29, 1951 she married Robley Evans Wooten in West Point. They were married 69 years at the time of his passing. Their marriage was truly a partnership. In her early years, Bobbie Jo worked at the Bank of West Point, The Clay County Chancery Clerk’s Office under Harmon and Robbie Robinson, Dr. Robert T. Lott’s office, and when court was in session, for Sheriff Virgil Middleton. Along with her husband and sons, she founded Aberdeen Machine Works, where she kept the books for many years. Bobbie Jo loved the Lord and was an active member of First Christian Church in West Point her whole adult life, until her health began to fail. She was deeply passionate in the love for her family and she expressed that passion with every smile. Not only was Bobbie Jo a gracious hostess that was glad to entertain any guest that might show up, she was an outstanding cook. Every Sunday, along with holidays, she would prepare a true southern feast. Eating at “Mamaw’s” house was always a special time with many lasting memories. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 10:00-11:00 A.M. at Calvert Funeral Home in West Point. Funeral Services will follow at 11:00 A.M. from Calvert Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Danny Avery officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery in West Point. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, sons, Robby Wooten (Maria) and Kelvin Wooten, Grandsons, Chris Wooten (Angel) and Matt Wooten (Erin), Great-Grandchildren, Carley, Dalton, Reese, Mary Evans, and Griff Wooten. Pallbearers will be her Grandsons and Great Grandsons. The family would like to thank her caregivers Sandra, Jewel, Rose, Jerelene, Jennifer, and Louise for their loving care and devotion over the last six years. Also, thank you to Catherine White, who helped our Mamaw take care of us for 50 years. Memorials may be sent to Enon Cemetery Fund, c/o Robby Wooten, P.O. Box 733, West Point, Mississippi 39773. Friends may leave a online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com.