Francis Roena Roberts, 77 of Rudy passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in a local hospital. She was a waitress in the surrounding area. She was a member of the Bethel Sabbath Assembly in Fort Smith.

Graveside services will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, December 1, 2017 at Morrison Cemetery Arbor in Rudy under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home in Van Buren.

She is survived by her husband, Chester Roberts of the home; four daughters, Tina Jackson and Debbie Taylor both of Bentonville, Diamond Bouzaine of Rogers, Joyce Raines of Muscatine, Iowa; one son, Kevin Roberts of Dutch Mills; one sister, Linda Cottrell of Mulberry; one brother, J.R. Lamproe of Alma; eighteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The family will visit with relatives and friends Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Ocker Funeral Home 700 Jefferson Street, Van Buren.

Pallbearers will be Larry Gregory, Mike Jones, Joshaua Robinson, Edward Espinosa, Jagger Raines and Edward Jackson.

Honorary pallbearers will be Victor Magana, Cecil Roberts, Michael Espinosa and Gabriel Williams.