Cala Bobo Obituary

Cala Sue Reid born September 30, 1924 to the late Myrtle Dove Reid and William E. Reid, passed away peacefully at age 95 on September 25th in Dallas, TX. Cala was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, James R. Bobo, her brothers Winfred (Skeets) and William Reid, daughter Nancy Newsom and stepdaughter Harriett Bobo. She is survived by her son, Bill Newsom and daughter Patricia Reid, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Cala grew up in Leesville, LA and was salutatorian of her high school class of '41. After graduating she studied at Newcomb College in New Orleans before marrying William Newsom, with whom she had three children. She was a devoted wife, mother and caregiver and will be lovingly remembered by her family and all those who knew her.