of Columbia, TN
November 14, 1927 - February 18, 2019
Roberta K. Jones, passed away peacefully at the age of 91 surrounded by her loving family on Monday, February 18, 2019 in Columbia, Tennessee. Roberta was the daughter of Albert and Maudie Ratliff. She was born November 14, 1927 in Egypt, Arkansas. She was the widow of James L. Jones. The two were able to spend thirty seven years together before God called him home. Roberta was of the Church of Christ faith.
She is survived by her son Ben Shaw (Sybol) of Crawfordsville, Arkansas, her daughters; Patty Elliott (Lester) of Columbia, Tennessee, Barbara Lambert of Kennesaw, Georgia and Karen Shepherd (Keith) of Gilbert, Arizona. She also leaves behind twelve grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren who will deeply miss her but will hold on to their own fond memories for a lifetime. Roberta is preceded in death by her parents and husband. The family of Roberta kindly asks that a memorial be made to either the Families First Foundation of Marion, Arkansas or the Tennessee Children's Home located in Springhill, Tennessee.
I will miss your smile and laugh; love you forever my BFF! Rest easy and in peace
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family.
Loved getting to spend time with Birdie. She will always be one of my favorites will love and miss her deeply! Prayers for Patty are her family.