Submitted by: John C. Monk

Bobbie G. Nicks

Oct. 26, 1931 - Jan. 20, 2010
SOUTH BEND - Bobbie G. Nicks, 78, of South Bend, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at 2:17 p.m. in St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Nicks was born October 26, 1931, in Manila, Arkansas, to the late Norman Watson and Myrtle L. (Woodall) Watson. On December 2, 1961, in South Bend, Bobbie married the former Allen R. Nicks, who preceded her in death on April 24, 1998. Bobbie leaves behind three sons, Robert A. (Denise) Nicks of Osceola, IN, Wayne J. Nicks of Florida and Ricky J. Bonds of Coloma, MI. She also leaves behind two sisters, Norma Watson of South Bend, IN, and Carolyn (Alvin) Werner of South Haven, FL; as well as a brother, Billy (Carol) Watson of South Bend, IN; along with many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Nicks was an amazing grandmother to nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren whom she loved and cherished. She retired from St. Mary's Convent, working as a nurse's aide for the Sisters of the Holy Cross. As well as loving her family, Bobbie enjoyed playing bingo, cooking for all, and dancing. "They say that the Secret to Eternal Life is the legacy you leave behind, then Bobbie Gean Nicks will live forever." Visitation will take place in the Hanley & Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home, located at West Ireland Road / SR #23, South Bend, from 10-11 a.m. on Monday, January 25, 2010. A memorial service will take place in the funeral home on Monday, January 25, 2010, at 11 a.m., with Rev. Rick Callagan officiating. Cremation has taken place, which she requested and was honored by her loving family. Please make all memorial contributions to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637. The HANLEY and Sons "Southwest Chapel" Funeral Home handled arrangements and services and extends its deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Nicks family.

Published in South Bend Tribune from January 23 to January 24, 2010