Ms. Bobbie Jean Saulet

Bobbie Jean Saulet was born January 27, 1932, to Willie J. Grayson and Dorris Ellis Grayson in Kansas City, Kansas. She departed this life Thursday, February 20, 2025, in North Kansas City, Missouri. She was 93. Bobbie attended Stowe Elementary School, Northeast Junior High School, and graduated from Sumner High School in Kansas City, Kansas. She attended Kansas City University (now known as UMKC) and graduated from Tuskegee Institute in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. She completed her Master of Education at Webster University. She was a graduate student at Univ. of Missouri – Kansas City and pursued Reading Instruction and Mentor Training. Bobbie began her teaching career in 1956 with the Kansas City, Kansas School District. After moving to Kansas City, Missouri, she continued her career with the Kansas City, Missouri School District until her retirement in 1995. A devoted elementary school teacher, she also enjoyed working with the new and beginning teachers. During her career, she received several accolades and was recognized in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers in 1990. On August 30, 1959, Bobbie married Harold Antoine Saulet, Jr. This union lasted 58 years until his passing in 2017. Their family consisted of three sons and a daughter. Bobbie professed Christ at an early age. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas. She was a choir member, a Sunday School teacher, and served on the Usher Board. In the 1970’s, she affiliated with St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Kansas City, Missouri. She was an Usher, Adult Sunday School Teacher, and Chairperson of Education. She was a member of the Missouri West Conference United Methodist Women and served as Publicity Secretary and Human Relations Secretary. In 1954, Bobbie joined the Order of Eastern Star, Mayme J. Ewing, Chapter #95 in Kansas City, Kansas and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in Tuskegee, Alabama. She was initiated into the Gamma Kappa Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha at Tuskegee Institute. Upon graduation in 1956, she joined the Mu Omega Chapter in Kansas City, Kansas. A dedicated member for 71 years, she served on various committees and in leadership capacities including chapter president, treasurer, Ebony Fashion Fair, Debutante Ball, Scholarship, and the National Evaluations Committee. She was a recognized Life Member and Pearl Soror. In 1957, Bobbie was a charter member of the Greater Kansas City Chapter of Drifters, Inc. She served on various committees and held several offices during her tenure. Per the organization’s national platform, the Drifters utilized their talents through charitable, educational, civic, and social activities in the community. Bobbie also served on the Board of Directors for Newhouse, a treatment center for battered women and their children. Bobbie’s favorite activities included spending time with family and friends, traveling, doing word search puzzles, and aerobics. She was a past member of the Palestine Senior Citizens Activity Center. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, Willie J. and Dorris Grayson; husband Harold A. Saulet, Jr.; sons Emile Antoine and Patrick Allen Saulet; siblings Willie James Grayson, Harland James Grayson, Willa Mae Grayson, James Edmund Grayson, Betty Jane Turner, Baby Grayson, Dorothy Mae Brown, and Albert Lee Grayson. Bobbie leaves to cherish her precious memories her son Mark (Toni) Saulet, Garner, North Carolina, and daughter Linda A. Saulet, Kansas City, Missouri.; 5 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; her “Gainesville daughter” Edna Jeanne Cosby; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday March 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Interment: Forest Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 9-11:00 a.m. at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website.

Ms. Bobbie Jean Saulet

January 27, 1932 - February 20, 2025