Fairies Lee Roberts

Fairies Lee Roberts, 85, of Fayetteville died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012, at Willard Walker Hospice Home. She was born June 16, 1927, in Tupelo, Ark., to William and Ruth Nally. She was a longtime member of Living Faith Church. Her great-grandchildren were the joy of her life, and she loved to travel and spend time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and five sisters. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Noah "Mack" Roberts of the home; son, John Roberts and wife, Regina, of Apple Valley, Calif.; daughter, Beverly Graham of Fayetteville; two sisters, Ruby Garrison of Elkins and Lorene Cheshier of Fayetteville; granddaughter, Stephanie and husband, Travis; and three great-grandchildren, Taylor, Erin and Sara; and many nieces and nephews and extended family. The family will receive friends Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Beard's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Buel Curtis. Burial will be at Friendship Cemetery in Springdale. Memorials may be made to Willard Walker Hospice Home, 325 N. Longview, Fayetteville, AR 72703. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.