Wilford Roy Roberts

© The Stilwell Democrat Journal

March 11, 2009

Submitted by: Martha Real

Wilford Roy Roberts
October 3, 1920-March 2, 2009

Wilford Roy Roberts known to many as Robby was born October 3, 1920 in Cleburn, Texas to Camley (Wilbanks) Roberts and Sam Roberts.
He departed this life on March 2, 2009 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas at the age of 88 years, 4 months and 27 days.

Robby married the love of his life Ellen Daniels in Muskogee, Oklahoma on June 21, 1941 and to this union 5 children were born; Roy Douglas, Jimmy Lee, Jo Ann, Larry Clifton and Garry Lynn.
He served his country proudly in the United States Army during World War 11 in the 110th Mountain Division.

Robby was preceded in death by his parents; Camley and Sam Roberts, 1 half brother; Ray Roberts, 2 sons; Roy Douglas and Jimmy Lee, 1 son in law; Dewey Jones, 1 great grandson; Kaleb Hopkins, and 1 great granddaughter; Heather Marie Edwards.

He is survived by a very loving family that includes his loving wife of over 67 years, Ellen Roberts of the home in Stilwell, OK, 3 devoted children, Jo Ann Jones-Adamson and husband Hubert of Tahlequah, OK, Larry Roberts and wife Teresa of Siloam Springs, AR, Garry Roberts and wife Sally of Tahlequah, OK 7 adoring grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 1 half sister; Alice Johnson of St Stevens, SC, 1 brother in law; Cliff Daniels and wife Margaret of Gore, OK, 1 sister in law; Patricia Lincoln of Gore, OK, other relatives and many, many friends also survive him.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 6, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Jimmy Jones, Bro. Herman Jones and Bro. Floyd Kester officiating.
Interment followed in the Stilwell City Cemetery under the direction of Roberts/Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

Ellen Roberts

© The Stilwell Democrat Journal

March 11, 2009

Submitted by: Martha Real

Ellen Roberts
April 15, 1922-October 23, 2012

Ellen Roberts, daughter of Howard Dorcy and Mattie (Ewing) Daniels was born April 15, 1922 in Mena, Arkansas and departed this life on October 23, 2012 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma at the age of 90 years, 6 months and 8 days.

She married the love of her life Wilford Roy “Robby” Roberts and to this union 5 children were born; Roy Douglas, Jimmy Lee, JoAnn, Larry Clifton and Garry Lynn. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother to her family.

She was dedicated to her job at Stilwell Foods for many years where she even earned employee of the year a few times before she retired. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. Ellen’s hobbies included gardening, yard work, tending to her flowers, fishing and camping. She loved to cook for her family whom she deeply cherished.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Robby Roberts, 3 sons; Roy Douglas, Jimmy and Larry Roberts, siblings; Elsa Huggins, Thelma Lloyd, Gertrude Ennis, Joyce Rozell, Clifton Daniels, Jerry Daniels, son in law; Dewey Jones, great grandson; Kaleb Hopkins and great granddaughter; Heather Edwards.

Ellen is survived by a very loving family that includes her 2 children; JoAnn Jones Adamson and Hubert, Garry Roberts and wife Sally all of Tahlequah, OK, daughter in law; Teresa Roberts of Siloam Springs, AR, 7 grandchildren; JoElla Huckabee and husband Shane of Paragould, AR, Penny Hopkins and husband Crocky , Jimmy Jones and wife Amanda all of Stilwell, OK, Garry Loyd Roberts and wife Katie of Stillwater, OK, Kay Lynn Wiseley of Tahlequah, OK, Laura Roberts, Amanda Pennington and husband Chris all of Siloam Springs, AR, 11 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren. Sister; Pat Lincoln of Gore, OK, several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends also survive her.

Funeral services were held at 2 pm on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Roberts/Reed-Culver Chapel with Bro. Jimmy Jones and Bro. Floyd Kester, Jr. officiating. Interment followed at Stilwell City Cemetery.

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