of Harrison, AR

March 26, 1941 - December 29, 2021

Roberta Phillips, age 80, of Bear Creek Springs, passed peacefully to her eternal home with Christ on Wednesday, December 29, 2021.

Roberta is survived by her children, Cindy and husband Brian Ramsey of Harrison, Wendy and husband Dan Evert of Harrison, and Justin Phillips and wife Sarah of Bentonville; her grandchildren, Brady (Emily) Ramsey, Kacie Beth Ramsey, Rocklin Wayne Phillips, Evangeline Jude Phillips, and Josie Hope Phillips; her great-granddaughter, Camilla Grace Ramsey; her sister-in-law, Sue Howard; and many other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Dolph Phillips; her parents; her siblings, Wilma Mathison and husband Melvin Mathison; and her brother, Robert Howard.

Roberta was born on March 26, 1941, in Harrison, Arkansas, to Linza and Blanche (Lawson) Howard. She attended Ridgeway schools and graduated from Harrison High School in 1958. Roberta met Dolph and after a short courtship was married on July 12, 1969. Roberta was a switchboard operator and retired from Alltel Corporation after over 20 years of service. She was a hard worker and loved to provide for her family. She was always on the hunt for a good deal at garage sales, auctions, and local businesses. She made friends with everyone that crossed her path. She would help anyone with whatever needs they had and would go out of her way to help others who were down on their luck. Roberta found great joy being a grandparent and was loved deeply by her grandchildren as their ''Nannie''. She was a member of Bear Creek Springs Baptist Church.




Visitation was Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

The funeral service was Monday, January 3, 2022, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Enloe officiating.

Burial was at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Harrison.

Pallbearers were Brian Ramsey, Dan Evert, Tim Hunter, Brady Ramsey, Don Qualls, Robbie Evans, and Bobby Howard.

Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Blake Chitsey, the staff of Main Street Merchandise Outlet, former co-worker friends of Alltel, and the Deacons of Bear Creek Springs Baptist Church.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com