Roberta Root Obituary
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Roberta was born on October 14, 1945, in Brownstown to the late Claudie & Nancy (Ferguson) Edwards. She married Earl Root on May 29, 1962, and he preceded her in death on October 11, 2020.
Roberta was a member of the First Baptist Church of Vallonia. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling to Myrtle Beach, and loved attending family gatherings.
Survivors include her children: Becky (Robert) Fields, Charlotte Moore, Earl Root, Jr., & Teresa (Shawn) Bowman; grandchildren: Jessica Pope, April Verble, Michael Moore, Heather Lacey, Brandon Moore, Maegan Moore, Scottie Barker, Scylar Barker. & Craig Bell; brothers: Robert Edwards & Irvin Edwards; sisters: Lorene Rivers, Janet Root, Linda Butler, & Wilma Sumpter.
Roberta was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers: Archie, William, & Roy; sister, Belle; daughter, Paula Moore; grandchildren: Johnny Miller, Ashley Barker, & Earl Root, Jr. 2nd.
Funeral services for Roberta will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Home, Vallonia with John Moore officiating. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday from 12:00 noon until service time. The burial will take place at Vallonia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Family of Roberta Root.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnsonfh.net.
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