She leaves her daughter Gloria Lanyon (Fred) and bonus kids Donna Snorgrass (Bill), Stan Vaughn (Sharon), Debbe Anderson and bonus-daughter-in-law Beth Vaughn; sister-in-law Laura; sister-in-law Jenny; grandchildren and great-grandchildren Janna (Doug) – Kayleigh and Zadie, Julie (Christopher) – Loralie and Dalton; bonus grandkids and great-grandkids Kimberly DeAngelis (Pat) - Alexis & Victoria. Shadron Pittman (Tony) - Alex & Chase. Melanie Benn (David) - Eli & Ryder, Crystal Vestal (Matt) - Marissa & Hunter. Hanah Plumb (Justin) Brandon & Madalynne, Maggie Leopard - Dakoda & AJ, Caitlin Vaughn - Colten & Kaydence, Lindsey Vaughn; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband Don, her daughter Bobbie and her bonus-son Danny.
Roberta was born in Calhoun, Missouri to Rufus and Rosa VanWinkle, and was the youngest of 6 children. She took great pride achieving her GED the year her youngest graduated from high school without any need to study. She sold electronics at Montgomery Ward, often earning top sales recognition. She is remembered best by her friends for all the laughter shared. Roberta was an incredible loving and caring mother, and she will be remembered as an exceptional fun-loving and generous grandma and great- grandma.
A private family service will be held in person, but all are invited to watch it as it will be livestreamed. Click on the link below.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society or Melanoma Research Foundation.
