Frances Ann Roberts

Frances Ann Roberts, 91, of Bella Vista died May 27, 2015 in her home. She was born Frances Ann Stewart on April 17th, 1924 in Middleton, Tenn., to Lee and Eula Stewart. She married Donald Dick Roberts on July 2, 1946 in Wichita, Kan. They then moved to Ashland, Kan., where they owned a grocery store. They moved to Bella Vista, Ark. in 1973. She enjoyed living in Bella Vista, gardening, baking, sewing quilts for the soldiers, china painting, and playing bridge. Frances was a founding member of the Bella Vista Community Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters and her husband, Donald Dick Roberts. Survivors include two sons, Douglas Roberts of Ashland Kan., and Casey Roberts of Decatur, Ark.; two brothers; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. There will be a private graveside service at the Bella Vista Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Bella Vista Community Church, 75 East Lancashire Boulevard, Bella Vista, Ark. 72714. No flowers please. Arrangements are by the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark. On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.