Norma Jean Roberts, age 79, a lifelong resident of Joplin, Mo., passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014, at her home while surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 28, 1934, in Joplin, the daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth (Rigney) Smith. Norma married Bobbie Lee Roberts on April 10, 1959. He preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 1993. She worked for Midcon Cables Co. until her retirement. She was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God Church, and the Thursday BSF group at Forest Park Baptist Church. She loved studying God's word, working in her yard and enjoyed many kinds of arts and crafts activities, especially when she was able to work on them with her grandkids. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Garry and Dale Smith. She is survived by three sons, Michael Roberts and his wife, Opal, of Joplin, Richard Roberts and his wife, Robin, of Joplin, and Steven Roberts and his wife, Angela, of Joplin; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the Mason-Woodard Mortuary with Rev. Orville Garrison officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Norma's grandsons, Chris Roberts, Craig Roberts, Danny Roberts, Dustin Roberts, Andrew Roberts and Chris Dart. Burial will follow in the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the mortuary. The family suggest contributions to the Gideon Bible Ministry or Bethel Assembly of God Church in care of the mortuary. Arrangements entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
Obituary provided by Floyd Smith (Smitty)
Obituary provided by Floyd Smith (Smitty)
Norma Jean Roberts, age 79, a lifelong resident of Joplin, Mo., passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014, at her home while surrounded by her family. She was born on Aug. 28, 1934, in Joplin, the daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth (Rigney) Smith. Norma married Bobbie Lee Roberts on April 10, 1959. He preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 1993. She worked for Midcon Cables Co. until her retirement. She was a member of the Bethel Assembly of God Church, and the Thursday BSF group at Forest Park Baptist Church. She loved studying God's word, working in her yard and enjoyed many kinds of arts and crafts activities, especially when she was able to work on them with her grandkids. She was also preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Garry and Dale Smith. She is survived by three sons, Michael Roberts and his wife, Opal, of Joplin, Richard Roberts and his wife, Robin, of Joplin, and Steven Roberts and his wife, Angela, of Joplin; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at the Mason-Woodard Mortuary with Rev. Orville Garrison officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Norma's grandsons, Chris Roberts, Craig Roberts, Danny Roberts, Dustin Roberts, Andrew Roberts and Chris Dart. Burial will follow in the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, at the mortuary. The family suggest contributions to the Gideon Bible Ministry or Bethel Assembly of God Church in care of the mortuary. Arrangements entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory.
Obituary provided by Floyd Smith (Smitty)
Obituary provided by Floyd Smith (Smitty)
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