Bonnie Jean Roberts

Bonnie Jean Roberts, loving wife, mother, sister and mamaw, passed away on October 30, 2026, at her residence. She was born March 23, 1936, in Sparkman, Arkansas, the daughter of Horace and Dessie (Townley) Hirst.

Throughout her working years, she was employed at several places, including American Wire, Selma Wire, Goodman Wire, and Gas American, also known as “The Station,” located at Claypool and Jackson. Through her years of employment, she made connections with many people and was known in the community through her work.

In her free time, she found happiness in staying busy, enjoying her hobbies, and bringing joy to those around her. She was an avid bowler who participated in numerous bowling leagues over the years, making many wonderful memories, friendships, and sharing plenty of laughs along the way. She enjoyed spending time outdoors working in her yard and took pride in keeping things looking nice. She also had a special love for decorating for the holidays, especially Halloween, when she enjoyed going all out and making the season festive and fun. Her generous heart was one of her greatest qualities. She was a very giving person who was always willing to help others and give whatever she could. She found joy in doing for others and never hesitated to lend a helping hand. Her thoughtfulness, kindness, and willingness to give will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Bonnie is survived by her sons, Steve Roberts, Larry (Becky) Roberts and Jeff Roberts, all of Muncie; daughters, Rhonda (companion, Frankie) Hubbard and Denise (companion, Paul) Donovan, of Muncie; daughters-in-law, Kitcha Roberts of Muncie, and Sherry Roberts of Rockingham, NC; brother, Mike (Mona) Hirst of Camden, AR; sister, Debra Howard of Sparkman, AR; sisters-in-law, Lucy Hirst of Losantville, and Patty Hirst of Muncie; 12 grandkids, 26 great-grandkids and 6 great-great-grandkids.

She was preceded in passing by her parents; husband, Paul Roberts; brothers, Richard Hirst, Bob Hirst and Charles “Chuck” Hirst; sisters, Margaret Heatherly, Carolyn Wilson and Linda Goodman; sons, Keith Roberts and Doug Roberts; granddaughter, Lia Crawford; and a great-great- grandson, Malakai Ransom.

Family and friends may gather from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Elm Ridge Funeral Home, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana, 47304. A funeral service to honor her life will begin at 1:00 PM. Entombment will follow in Elm Ridge Memorial Park.