Anna Pearl Roberts

Anna Pearl Roberts, 99, of Jonesboro, passed from this life on Sunday, December 26, 2021 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Anna was born in Ash Flat on October 26, 1922 to the late Maude and JS Moore. In addition to her parents, Anna is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Roberts; daughter, Vickie Roberts; daughter-in-law, Brenda Roberts; three brothers, and two sisters.

Anna spent her life living, loving, and laughing. In her youth, she was very close with her cousins. They even formed a group called the Knothole Gang. Anna loved yard sales, loved to cook, and loved to crochet quilts. She was a people person. Most importantly, Anna loved being with her kids and all of her grandkids.

Anna is survived by her sons, Dickie Roberts of Jonesboro, Ronald Roberts (Joan) of Jonesboro, and Jerry Roberts (Trisha) of McKinney, TX; daughters, Barbara Mullen (Lester) of Monette, Diann Pierce (Randell) of Jonesboro, and June Roberts of Jonesboro; 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held from 5pm-7pm, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Emerson Funeral Home. The service will be held at 10am the following day, Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Emerson Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memorial Giving
501 St Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105

Online Guestbook: www.emersonfuneralhome.com