Bobbie Schroeder

Bobbie Usery Schroeder, 81, of North Little Rock passed away Thursday February 3, 2011. She was born May 4, 1929 in Little Rock to the late William R. and Lois B. Greer. She was preceded in death by her first husband Col. James B. Usery, Jr. and her daughter Deborah Usery Dillon. She married Milan W. “Fuzz” Schroeder of Peotone, Illinois and moved from North Little Rock, taking with her plenty of Southern hospitality, for which she became well known in the small town. Bobbie was a breath of fresh air to the town of Peotone with her Southern ways. She was an active member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Her local chapter flourished under her leadership. She served several terms as local chapter president and held many other positions. Most recently Bobbie served two terms as assistant to the GFWC International President, traveling across the country hosting international meetings. She also became actively involved with the Peotone Chamber of Commerce because of her husband’s locally owned car dealership, Trader Schroeder. Bobbie had a special way of bringing family and friends together around the table. Her Southern homecooking will be missed, especially her famous homemade roll recipe that none can duplicate. She leaves a legacy of faith, family and friends. She is survived by her husband Milan W. “Fuzz” Schroeder, her loving children, Karen (David) Cobb, Maumelle; Vicki (Greg) Miller, North Little Rock; David (Pam) Usery, Edmond, Okla.; Jim (Rhonda) Usery, Floyd; son-in law Tom Dillon, Bryant; and stepchildren, Kenton (Anita) Schroeder, Minneapolis, Minn.; Cindy (John) Zybak, Lillian, Ala.; Cecelia Buckner, Denver, Colo. She was especially proud of her grandchildren, Leslie (Bryan) Lennon, Richardson, Texas ;Seth (Jensie) Cobb, Fayetteville; Kc (Ronnie) Rose, Sherwood; Matthew Usery, Sherwood; Austin and Sydney Usery, Edmond, Okla.; Sarah Miller, Wichita Falls, Texas; Joe Miller; Brittany Best, Sherwood; Ashley (Jeff) Baldwin, Poplar Bluff, Mo.; Austin Best; Russellville, Stan Schroeder (Shannon), Heath, Texas; Danielle Brolsma (Heath), Minneapolis, Minn.; Lauren Schroeder, Aberdeen, S.D.; Andrea (Tony) Fewkes, Plainfield, Ill.; Greg Zybak, Chesapeake, Va.; Christopher (Jennifer) Buckner, Littleton , Colo.; Erik (Brandy) Buckner, Central Point, Ore. She is also survived by 15 great-grandchildren, her sister Sarah (Stan Jacob) Shelton of North Little Rock, her brother Bill (Pat) Greer, Branson, Mo., sister-in law Bonnie (Lyle) Carstens and many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. The family gives special thanks to the many caregivers at Miller Nursing Home, Kankakee, Ill. and Hospice Homecare, Little Rock. Visitation will be held Sunday, February 6, 2011 at North Little Rock Funeral Home, from 1 to 5 p.m. Services will be held Monday, February 7 at Park Hill Baptist Church, North Little Rock at 11 a.m., with interment following at Little Rock National Cemetery. A memorial service will also be held at a later date in Peotone, Ill. Memorial gifts may be made to Immanuel United Church of Christ, 311 W. Corning, Peotone, Ill. 60468 or to the charity of your choice. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.

Bobbie Schroeder

May 4, 1929 - February 3, 2011