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Retha Roberts

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Retha Roberts, 76, Cabot, was born April 19, 1941 to the late Guy and Vada Duke, and died Wednesday, July 26, 2017. She married her husband, Raymond on October 8, 1960, {56 years} and together they had two daughters, Pamela Lynn and Debra Rae. She and Raymond along with Jerry McNutt co-founded Roberts-McNutt Inc in 1968. She retired after 33 years. During this time she traveled with various organizations to Paris, New York, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Barbados, Mexico and many other places. Her favorite was the National Association of Women in Construction. She served as the Little Rock chapter Vice President in 1980 and after retirement she was active in the Red Hat Society and enjoyed several years of fun with friends until Alzheimer's became apparent. She was a loving and compassionate lady that loved unconditionally and will be missed by all that knew her. She is survived by her husband, Raymond, her daughter, Pam Roberts Smith (Alfie), two granddaughters, Amanda and Ally Smith, a brother. Jerry Duke, three sisters, Linda Dannenmueller, Carolyn Pepper and Nelda Fowler, eight nieces and nephews, 14 great-nieces and nephews and her beloved weenie dog, Debbie, and a host of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mom and dad, her daughter, Debra Rae Roberts and her nephews, Alex Odom and Michael Odom. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas, 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205. Family will receive friends Friday, July 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith Westbrook funeral home, Beebe. The Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday July 29, at Victory Baptist church in Cabot with burial to follow in Oak Grove cemetery. www.smithfamilycares.com .

Published July 28, 2017

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