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.
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16 Condolence(s)
Deedera "Dixon" Roberts
Saturday, January 8, 2022
so sorry for your loss, I have the fondest memories of Roberta as my Sunday School Teacher when I was preschool age. Prayers to all. Brian and Cindy hope things are good with you.
Sincerely....Deedy
Deedera "Dixon" Roberts
Saturday, January 8, 2022
so sorry for your loss, I have the fondest memories of Roberta as my Sunday School Teacher when I was preschool age. Prayers to all. Brian and Cindy hope things are good with you.
Sincerely....Deedy
Lynda Villines
Saturday, January 8, 2022
Cindy & family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. She was such a sweet & precious lady. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Love & prayers, Lynda Villines
Christine “Watts†Ivaska
Tuesday, January 4, 2022
I’m truly sorry for your family’s loss! Roberta was such a sweet precious lady that I always admired! I have many memories from childhood knowing her and being good friends with Cindy. I remember play dates at their house on Sunday afternoons between church. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Marti Cox
Monday, January 3, 2022
Wendy, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother! It’s so hard to loose your mom and she was such a sweet sweet lady!!!!!
Sending lots of love and light to all of you during this sad time.
Marti & Debbie
Karen S Conger
Sunday, January 2, 2022
Cindy, Wendy, Justin,
Roberta was my cousin. She always had a smile when she came to see all the relatives at Grandpa and Grandma Lawson's house. She was always happy to see everyone who visited. She was "Bertie" to all of us younger cousins. I have enjoyed reconnecting with her over the last year or so. She was very kind to pray for my daughter Kelly and give encouraging words. I know you will all miss her dearly, until you meet again one day. God bless you all, Karen Conger and family
Judy Pulis Smith
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Roberta and I worked together at Alltel for many years.She was a very kind and sweet person and I enjoyed working with her.My condolences to the family.
Patsy McBee
Saturday, January 1, 2022
I hv known Roberta all my life. We lived in the-same-neck-of the woods the whole time. What a kind, loving person she was and always had a beautiful smile for you. She will be missed dearly by all of us. Prayers to all the family during this sad time. Love to all - Patsy
Ricky Long
Friday, December 31, 2021
Roberta was my cousin on my moms side and she was a really great lady! I haven't seen or talked to her in awhile but I know she will be greatly missed by everyone!
Dennis and LaVonne Nichols
Friday, December 31, 2021
Roberta will be missed. The family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Penny Milks
Friday, December 31, 2021
Spent many hours on the phone with Roberta in the last year. She would call every night between 7:30 and 8:30. Some nights there wasn't much to say but most nights we'd talk for over an hour. On those occasions she'd say, "guess I've gone on long enough, we sure solved some problems tonight didn't we."
The past few nights have been so strange without those calls.
Her three children and precious grandkids were her life. Dolph was her great love. Makes me smile to think of them together.
Wendy, Cindy and Justin; so sorry for your loss. Know you were loved and she and your dad will continue watching over you.
Take care of yourselves.
Penny
Bruce & Monica Lawson
Friday, December 31, 2021
We are both very sorry to here of her passing.
May god bless her and all of your family.
Peace be with you!!
Vickie Fountain
Friday, December 31, 2021
We are so sorry for your loss, praying God will wrap his arms around you all and give you the comfort and peace today and the days to come. Roberta was a sweet lady, and will be missed by all that knew and loved her. James & Vickie Fountain and Diane Passmore
Gene Campbell
Friday, December 31, 2021
Many fond memories of our high school years and of a good hearted and nice friend. My condolences to the family.
Fern Nicholson
Friday, December 31, 2021
Remembering Roberta from many years ago. Always a sweet lady. My condolences Ed.
Bill & Linda Rowe and family
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Thoughts, prayers and God’s peace to family and friends.