Helen Mae Roberts

Helen Mae Roberts, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jan. 6, 2013. She was born on Feb. 8, 1929, in Blytheville, Ark., to the late William G. Seymore and Mabel Seymore. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, James Lloyd Roberts; two sisters, Marcella White and Grace Anthony; three brothers, William Seymore, the Rev. Paul Seymore and Gene Seymore. Helen worked for many years as the area manager for Stanley Home Products of Massachusetts. She enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time with her family. She loved her church. She also loved her devoted dog, Maci. She is survived by her son, the Rev. Jim Roberts and daughter–in-law, Sheila, of Rogers; daughter, Regina Henry of Lawrenceville, Ga.; sister, Bobbie Ross of Duncan, Okla.; grandchildren, Todd Roberts of Tempe, Ariz., Chad Roberts of Rogers, Steve Brown of Rogers; and great-grandchild, Alex Brown; as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, Jan. 11, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the Bible Missionary Church of Rogers, with the Rev. Ross Maxey officiating. Her visitation will be Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. in Rollins Funeral Home Chapel. Donations can be made in her honor to the Gideons at www.gideons.org. Online condolences can be made at www.rollinsfuneral.com.