Mrs. Dorothy G. Roberts, 98, of Corning, AR., passed away Monday, July 30, 2012 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, AR. Mrs. Roberts was born in Earle, AR., on February 16, 1914. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Corning.
She married her husband Benjamin Franklin Roberts on April 28, 1934 in Corning. He preceded her in death on May 28, 1987.
She is survived by one son David Joe Roberts and wife Shirley of Corning, AR.; one daughter Betty Taylor of Corning, AR.; four grandchildren Scott Roberts of Jonesboro, AR., Keith Taylor of Eads, TN., Wade Taylor of Corning, AR., Randi Roberts of Bella Vista, AR.; three great-grandchildren Rachel Roberts of Jonesboro, AR., Karlie Taylor of Eads, TN., and Madison Taylor of Eads, TN.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents Dave and Myrtle (Gipson) Skillern; one brother Andy Skillern; one sister Goldie Prince; one great-grandson Zach Roberts; two half-brothers Ernest Jiles, Bill Jiles; one half-sister Aulcie Arnold; and son-in-law Archie Taylor.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ann Ferris officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Corning Cemetery. Vistation will be held Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 12:00 PM until the time of service.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 612 Pine St., Corning, 72422 or Paragould Children’s Home, 5515 Walcott Rd., Paragould 72450.
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