She was a graduate of North Kansas City High School in 1950, and then went on to attend the Bette Bonn Modeling School along with her twin sister. They became models of Clairol and were best known as The Doublemint Twins. She worked for over 50 years at In-A-Tub and was always a smiling face for people in the community.
She enjoyed spending time with her family. There wasn’t a day that she missed writing in her day timer. She loved reading The Kansas City Star and cheering on the KC Chiefs.
Roberta is survived by her daughters, Karen Dibben, Nancy (Carl) Howe, her son, Jack (Ruth) Dibben; two grandchildren, Bailey Howe and Billy (Grace) Wallace; and one niece, Jodeen (Gerry) Yoder. She is also survived by several great grandchildren that will remember her fondly.
She was preceded in death by her parents, J.T. and Mabel Louise (Champ) Hudlemeyer; husband, Thomas C. Reece; and her twin sister, Rebecca Jane Hudlemeyer; and nephew, James M. Hudlemeyer.
The family would like to thank the wonderful care provided by hospice. A private family service will be held at a later date.
