Barbara Ruth Brotherton

Barbara Ruth Brotherton (known to most as Bobbie), age 89, of Boiling Springs, SC, widow of Lawrence Darrell Brotherton, was called home to be with her Lord, Monday, December 9, 2024, at Lakewood Assisted Living.

A native of Whitmire, SC, Barbara was the daughter of the late Clyde Francis and Maude Sinclair Overstreet.

Barbara is survived by her son, Darrell and his wife, Teri of Greer, SC; her daughter, Lynda and her husband, John Kay of Cedarbluff, AL; her daughter-in-law, Amalia of Newton, NC; her grandchildren, Brigid, Darrell, Dennis, Damien, Linton, Bethany, and Andrew; her great- grandchildren Brigid, Londyn, Ava, and Logan, her brother, Grady Overstreet; and her sister, Helen Davenport.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her son, Jeff; and her daughter, Pamela Ruth, who passed away in infancy; her siblings, Ruben Frank Overstreet, Clyde Francis Overstreet, Jr., James Leon Overstreet, and Virginia Overstreet Crisp.

The body will be placed in Liberty Baptist Church, Saturday, December 14, 2024, where the family will receive friends from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 12 noon with Rev. David Duncan of Liberty Baptist Church officiating. Burial will take place at the Whitmire Cemetery at 3:00 PM. The funeral service will be a celebration of Bobbie’s life. Joyful, colorful attire is encouraged.

Memorials may be made to Liberty Baptist Church, 980 Bishop Road, Inman, SC 29349.

Gray Funeral Home of Whitmire is assisting the Brotherton family with services.