Roberta Jones, 83 of Sequatchie received her wings and flew to her heavenly home on Thursday, December 4 with her loving family surrounding her.
Roberta will be remembered for her warmth, her kindness, and the quiet strength she carried throughout her life. She touched the lives of many with her generosity and gentle spirit, always offering a listening ear and unwavering support to those that she loved. Roberta was a lifelong member of Wesley Methodist Church, where she was a Layman and taught adult Sunday School.
She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Roberta was a nurse and worked at South Pittsburg Hospital in the ER for many years. She had so much compassion, kindness, and possessed a gentle nature. She loved gardening, working with flowers and loved her rock garden where she spent many hours. She wrote poetry and painted landscapes and was such a joy to be around, but she could get tough when needed (that’s when we all ran).
Roberta was preceded in death by her by her mother Izella Hadaway, father Fousen Hadaway, infant daughter Vicky Lynn Marshall, brother Robert Lee Hadaway and sister Meredith Summers.
Survivors left to cherish her memories include her three daughters, Marcie (Larry) Presnell, Audrey Diane (Sam) Petty and Kim (Bryan) Sox, one granddaughter that was the sunshine of her life, Billie Shadrick, who they shared a very special bond together. Two great granddaughters Kaitlyn (Daniel) King and Kindal Brooks, precious sisters Ruby Richards, Georgia McCaleb and Thelma Martin, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends whom she loved dearly.
Funeral services were held on Monday, December 8 at 1 p.m. in the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home, with Pastor Joe Moore who officiated.
Mrs. Jones was laid to rest at Cumberland View Cemetery in Kimball.
Visitation was held on Sunday, December 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Monday, December 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Pittsburg Chapel prior to the funeral service.
A special thanks goes to Hearth Hospice for their exceptional caregiving. We love you all, Evan and all the team. A special thank you to all of those who called, visited, brought food, and supported Diane, Billie and Marcie. Thank you Aunt Ruby, for you were one in a million. Bless you and thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
Pallbearers were Sammy Giles, Greg Martin, Wyatt Malone, Quinton Martin, James Tipton and Ricky Martin
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the South Pittsburg Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home, 400 Laurel Ave, South Pittsburg, Tennessee 37380. 423-837-7176.
The Marion Tribune – December 11, 2025