Connie Lynn Matlock Roberts

Connie Lynn Matlock Roberts, 74, of Fayetteville, formerly of Malvern, died peacefully Monday, March 16, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 13, 1940 in Arkadelphia to Dayton and Marguerite McClain Matlock. Connie was a graduate of Arkadelphia High School, Henderson State University and the University of Mississippi. She taught science at Malvern and Pine Bluff High Schools before becoming a faculty member at Henderson State University. Connie taught chemistry and physical science at HSU for more than 30 years. She is survived by two children, Brett Roberts and wife Emily of Springdale, Maggie Lee and husband Ronnie of Fayetteville; one brother, John Matlock of Little Rock; one sister, Dottie Tarlton of Malvern; and nine grandchildren, Mitchell, Taylor, Savannah, Emma, Benjamin, Sophie, Michael, Bennett and Harrison. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 20, at Temple Baptist Church. Interment will be at Elm Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, at Heritage Funeral Home, online guest book at heritageofnwa.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 2987 Cambridge, Springdale, Ark. 72764, or to Henderson State University, 1100 Henderson St., Arkadelphia, Ark. 71999.