Roberta Forbes

Roberta Forbes, 89, of Hot Springs, formerly of Corning, passed away October 17, 2023 at Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hot Springs.

Mrs. Forbes was born December 22, 1933 in Knobel. She was a homemaker and had worked in manufacturing during her life. Roberta enjoyed pretty punch embroidery and other crafts. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed attending Wrigley Field in Chicago to watch them play. She loved spending time and having meals with her family. Roberta was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lafe.

On March 10, 1951, she married Edward Forbes. They were married 49 years prior to his passing on January 12, 2001.

Survivors include her children Ramona Harris of Hot Springs, Penny Ewald of South Beloit, IL, Walter Forbes of Freeport, IL and Justin Forbes of Machesney Park, IL; brother Donald (Susie) Price of Mount Pleasant, SC; sisters Donna Reed of Poplar Bluff, MO and Ruby Williams of Paragould; 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and many other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her children Virginia Heinze and Charles Forbes; parent James and Sadie (Stormes) Price; and brothers James “Junior”, George, Raymond and Dave Price.

Visitation will be held Saturday October 21, 2023 beginning at 1 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Graveside service will follow at Hosea Cemetery in Knobel at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Hosea Cemetery, Knobel.

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