In 1964, she became the Administrative Assistant for Batesville High School where she served selflessly and skillfully for almost forty years. In this role, Bobbie worked to support and uplift the students, faculty and staff of BHS. "Mrs. B" helped set-up sporting events, sold tickets at the gate or door, cheered on the teams, and deposited the funds late at night throughout the school year. In 2014 she received the Meritorious Service Award and was inducted into the Ripley County Basketball Hall of Fame.In the BHS office, she was a caring guardian of the sick student, the struggling student, as well as the aspiring student, helping with college and scholarship applications. The high school community loved and respected her. Bobbie was a mentor to many, especially the young female teachers and civic-minded young women of the community. She was a trailblazer for the strong and independent women of Batesville that are leading the city's cultural and civic organizations today.Known for her generosity and a loyal supporter of philanthropic initiatives in the area, Bobbie could be seen at concerts and fish fries alike. She was active in community life, serving two terms on The Batesville City Council. As with everything in her life, Bobbie was a responsible and engaged council member. She also served on various commissions, such as the Mayor's Committee for the Performing Arts. In her younger married years she loved to play bridge and socialize with her friends. Bobbie enjoyed playing golf, scoring a hole-in-one late in life. Once she retired, she spent even more time traveling abroad, spending time with friends and family, solving word puzzles and almost managed to sky dive on her 90th birthday.