Roberta Frances Neeper

Roberta Frances Neeper died at the age of 86 on September 20th, 2018. She was born on June 15th, 1932 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was the youngest of four daughters.
Roberta was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother. She was married to Ernest Glenn Neeper in May of 1950. She was only 16 years old. They had three children. They lived in Fort Worth, Burleson, and settled down in Granbury, Texas. Roberta was soft spoken, but was independent and strong. She was generous and giving of her time, putting others before self. She was a great listener and gave sage advice. She was a devoted Christian, who worked tirelessly for her church community. She was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was known as the card lady, making sure everyone she knew received birthday cards to celebrate their life. She was the local chauffeur for many of her friends. She took them to doctor appointments, grocery shopping and running them about town for errands. Roberta taught her family and friends by example, how to be a kind and caring person.

Roberta was an avid rock hound, a Stamp Collector, coin collector and Birdwatcher. She loved watching birds on her property and doing the research to identify them. She was an avid reader and she loved to travel.

Family was a priority and a source of joy for Roberta. Spending time with her children and grandchildren always brought a smile to her face. We have lost a beautiful soul. She will be greatly missed.

Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Barbara Jean, and her husband Ernest Glenn. She is survived by her son Eddie and wife Pamela, son Audie and wife Vhi, eleven grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 25th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury. Service will be Wednesday, September 26th at 11:00 am, Wiley’s Chapel and Burial at Laurel Land on Crowley Road in Fort Worth at 2:00 pm.