Dixie June Roberts

December 17, 1938 - September 2, 2011

Obituary

Mrs. Dixie June Roberts of Trumann was born on Saturday, December 17, 1938, daughter of the late Odus Henry and Florence Josephine Houston Terry. Mrs. Roberts died Friday, Sept. 2, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 72 years 8 months and 16 days. She was born in Harrisburg, Ark., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a sales representative for CenterPoint Energy, in 1980 was recognized as one of Arkansas Distinguished Sales Award honorees and member of the First Baptist Church in Trumann. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, James Galen Roberts of the home, three brothers, Gene Terry of Trumann, Dean Terry of Harrisburg and David Terry of Las Vegas, NV., nieces and nephews, James (J.D.), Mary June, Dianna, Debbie, Danyell and Justin. Funeral service will be Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Active pallbearers will be Justin Terry, James Dean Terry, Ron Stockton, Bill Biggers, James Edward Spence, Laymon Moye, Wes Osment and Jimmy Allen. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 575, Trumann, AR 72472. An online guest book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net

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"Jim, I'm so sorry about Dixie. She was a very lovely lady. I remember the good times we had shopping for furniture. She and Neil always had a good time trying to find the furniture she needed.You are in our prayers.Bernice and Neil Bates

Bernice Maglothin Bates, Jonesboro, AR

September 12, 2011

"Galen: So sorry to hear of Dixie's death. May you find comfort in the many happy memories you shared.

Lorraine Roberts, Naples, Florida

September 10, 2011

"Galen,Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Jim & Mary Emma Fitzgerald(Earl's son & widow)

jim fitzgerald, Paragould, AR

September 5, 2011

"Dear Jim,So sorry to hear about Dixie's passing. We knew her during our high school years and thought the world of her--and, we remember when you two married. Your many years together were obviously a blessing.Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.Joe & Wanda Lou Crozier

Joe Crozier, Jr. & Wanda Lou Eldridge Crozier, Crossville, TN

September 4, 2011

"Dean, Jean, and Jim, our prayers are with you in this time of loss.

Ken and Becky Allen, Batesville, Ar

September 3, 2011

"Dixie was a good friend back in high school. I had lost track of her until I received an e-mail informing me of her death. My sincere condolences are offered to her family and friends.

J.D. Bramlett, Keithville, LA

September 3, 2011

"Dean and family, Mom and I are sorry to hear about Dixie's passing. She and her entire family are in our prayers.Love you all, Nanny and Jim

MarySue & Jim Hindman, Tampa, Florida

September 3, 2011

"Dear Jim,Although we have been gone from Northeast Arkansas since 1986 you both have been in our hearts and minds thru the years. Bettye and I will always cherish Dixie's wonderful personality and her love of life. While we worked together for many years at Arkla, I will always remember the fun and good sage advice that Dixie would impart to all of us other employees while sharing lunch and coffee at the Trumann Drug Store. Conversations with Dixie were so enlightening. Dixie's strong character was a guideline for for all of us to emulate. Bettye and I will always cherish you and Dixie among our best friends.We will pray for you and know that Jesus is giving you the strength and comfort of knowing that Dixie is with the Lord Jesus now and dancing down the streets of GOLD. No more pain, just joy.With much love,Your Friends Pete and Bettye Shapter, Conway, Ar

Pete and Bettye Shapter, Conway, Ar

September 3, 2011

"So sorry to hear about Dixie. Shewill be missed.Diana Jones

Diana Williams Jones, Saltillo, MS

September 3, 2011

"I am so very sorry to hear of Dixie's death, she was such a nice lady and I know that you will miss her very much. May God help and bless you.

Ron & Kay Massey, JONESBORO,AR

September 3, 2011

"I will always remember Dixie when I worked at Trumann Drug and she came in to have coffee or just to visit, she always had a smile on her face. Sometimes, that's all a person needs to make their day go better. Thank you Ms. Dixie!God Bless your family,Renee' Crowe Blair

Renee "Crowe" Blair, Jonesboro, AR

September 3, 2011

"My sincerest sympathies are extended to the family of Dixie. She was a dear friend and classmate at Trumann, and I will always remember her for her good sense of humor and her knack for making those around her smile.

Ann (Rowlett) Trevathan, West Memphis, AR

September 3, 2011

"My sincere condolences. May you and your family find the comfort of friends in this most difficult time.

Kenneth Kelly, Houston, TX

September 3, 2011