She was the widow of Derwood Roberts, retired from Burlington Industries and was of the Assembly of God faith. In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by five brothers, Cecil Jones, Dewey Jones, Grady Jones, Eddie Mack Jones and Bobby Ray Jones; and two sisters, Winnie Rodgers and Louise Fincher.
Survivors include one son, Merchel Roberts and wife Becky of Crossett; one grandson, Merchel "Bo" Roberts, Jr. of Crossett; two granddaughters, Tasha Mason and Chandra Roberts both of Crossett; three great-grandchildren, Haley Burrow of Magnolia, Brock Burrow and wife Diana of Tampa, FL and Jake Roberts of Conway; one brother, Melton Jones of Monticello; three sisters, Wessie Funderburk and Dollie Moore both of Little Rock and Shirley Stone of Monticello; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Lacey Cemetery. Visitation 1:00-2:00 p.m. Sunday prior to service time. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(6)
Kelly Doggett
Crossett, AR Monday, May 21, 2018 My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you all. What a sweet lady she was. I know you all will miss her terribly.Sherri Lee
Crossett, AR Sunday, May 20, 2018 Becky and Mercel So Very Sorry to hear about Ms. Roberts... Love Yall and Praying for God's Comfort for Entire Family...Glenda Peebles Harper
Camden, AR Sunday, May 20, 2018 Merchell /BeckySo very sorry for your loss
Prayers for you during this most
difficult time . Ms Ruth was such
a sweet lady.
Virginia Morgan
Crossett,Ar., TX Saturday, May 19, 2018 She was a dear special friend to me. I will so miss her many visits to the front desk at the Pillars when I was working. My love and prayers to the family.Andrew & Judy Wallace
Crossett, AR Friday, May 18, 2018 Your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.PAUL&MARY MCHAN
COLUMBIA, TN Friday, May 18, 2018 OUR SYMPATHY FOR THE JONES FAMILY, GOD BLESS LOVE THE MCHANSYOU ALL