Bobbie Sue Massey Bouldin

Bobbie Sue Massey Bouldin, 83, of Kingsport, formerly of Richmond, VA, died peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Bobbie Sue was born in Blountville, TN, on June 29, 1943, the daughter of the late Ralph and Edith Massey.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Jacqueline Rochelle Bright; her son, Jonathan “Jay” William Bright; sister, Ann M. Grubbs; brother, Danny Massey; niece, Amy Massey Castle and brother-in-law, Harley Tweed Jr.

Bobbie Sue is survived by her sister, Linda M. Tweed; her brother, David Massey (Colleen); brother-in-law, Carl Grubbs; sister-in-law, Vickie Massey; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends at Brookdale Senior Living of Kingsport, TN.

She worked for a number of years as a sales representative for McKesson and Owens & Minor, Richmond, VA. Bobbie Sue’s most important accomplishment was being a devoted mother to her son, Jay. She made sure Jay, who had limited abilities, had every opportunity to graduate from school and take college classes. She was an advocate for children with disabilities. She will always be remembered for her strong will and determination to survive life’s challenges.

The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Brookdale Senior Living of Kingsport, TN and Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice for their kindness and devoted care which made Bobbie Sue’s final days as comfortable as possible.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 1:00-2:00pm in the small chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home and Memorial Park, located at 2630 Hwy 75, Blountville, TN. A funeral service will follow at 2:00pm with Chaplain Michael Driver officiating.

Private burial will take place following the service.