Jeanie Ruth Bahlman

Jeanie Ruth (Hood) Bahlman, 76, died August 12, 2024 in Winters, Texas. Jeanie was born on September 7, 1947 in Pierre, South Dakota to Velma (Mann) and R.O. "Chaney" Hood. The family settled in Winters a few years later, where Jeanie grew up and graduated high school in 1966. Some of her fondest memories were being a twirler and part of "The Pride of West Texas" band. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart and husband of 52 years, Charles Bahlman. They married on September 9, 1966 and after Charles graduated from UT Austin in 1969, they started a family. They lived in San Antonio and Houston before moving back to their hometown in 1983. They owned and operated Bahlman Chevrolet for 27 years until Charles retired in 2010. Jeanie found a love for antiques and collectibles and spent several decades in that business. She handled estate sales, had booths at the Antique Gallery in Abilene, and held legendary yard sales that were known to attract a wide variety of memorable shoppers. Jeanie was a Christian first and foremost. She and Charles were devoted to their church family. Jeanie loved to read and discuss the Bible, prepare Wednesday meals for 100+ kids, and minister to her community. And she LOVED to sing. Survivors include one son, Chris and wife Melisa of Winters; two daughters: Cara Bradshaw and husband Casey of Canyon, and Jaime Bahlman of Lamesa; six grandchildren: Christa Green and husband Austen, Maddie Bahlman, Lucas Bradshaw, Chaney Bahlman, Barrett Bradshaw, and Sophie Bradshaw; two great-grandchildren, Charlie and Cole; one brother, Jerry Hood and wife Bonnie of San Angelo; one sister, Betty DeBerry and husband Mark of Winters. Special thanks to Juana Lopez who gave her loving friendship and attentive care in her final years. Jeanie was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her parents, Velma and Chaney Hood; one son, Charles Bahlman, Jr.; and one daughter-in-law, Rhonda Bahlman. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:30 am at North Main Church of Christ in Winters with Jordan Hubbard officiating, with interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, August 16 at 6:00pm at the Winters Funeral Home. Pallbearers are grandsons and nephews: Chaney Bahlman, Josh Bahlman, Barrett Bradshaw, Lucas Bradshaw, Kelly Hood and Chad Kemp. All arrangements are under the direction of Winters Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to Winters Assisted Living Facility or North Main Church of Christ.

Jeanie Ruth Bahlman

September 7, 1947 - August 12, 2024