of North Little Rock, AR
August 16, 1944 - December 22, 2025
Debrah Ann Roberts of North Little Rock, Arkansas, was born August 16, 1944, in Somerville, Tennessee, and passed away on December 22, 2025.
Remaining to honor her memory is her very beloved and devoted husband of 45 years, Donald Roberts of North Little Rock; two children, Karen Renea Mead and husband Robert, and David Allen Bufford and wife Maleah; five grandchildren, Dustin Allen Bufford, Christian Logan Bufford, Sydney Lynn Bufford, Malorie Shawn Reaves (Anthony) and Melissa Shayne Smithson; and many other family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
Debrah was preceded in death by her parents, James Henry McKnight and Mildred Evans McKnight; brother, Ronnie McKnight; and her husband, Allen Harvie Bufford, who was killed in the line of duty with the Arkansas State Police.
The matriarch of her family, Debbie, was known for seeing the best in everyone. Strong by nature, she was the strong you wanted in your corner- someone who kept you staying true to the best version of yourself. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life such as embroidery projects, challenging herself with puzzles and puzzle games and following her favorite soap operas. Her favorite time of year was Christmas, so much so that when she ran out of space to decorate in her own yard she would go decorate all the neighbor's yards too. She would end up decorating every yard in the cul de sac much to the neighbor's delight. The world is a lesser place without her in it.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 31, at 10:00 a.m. and services at 11:00 a.m., at Roller-Owens Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org