Roberta Sheets

Roberta (Birdie) Elaine Sheets, 81, of Mt. Zion passed away Sunday, October 29, at Heritage Health.A Memorial Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 4, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Cerro Gordo. Memorials in Roberta’s honor may be made to Macon Resources, American Heart Association, Barnes Jewish Hospital or Mayo Clinic.Roberta was born March 18, 1936 in Cisco, IL, the daughter of Fred and Lena (Himmelbauer) Benjamin. She married Leroy Sheets on February 12, 1955 in Oakley, IL. He preceded her in death on December 26, 2007.She is survived by her children Terri (Jeff) Kearney of Assumption, Tamara Kemp (fiancé Lynn Larimore) of Farmer City, and Cody (Laurie) Sheets of Oakley; grandchildren, Wren (Matt) Bradley, Cody Wade (Kayla) Sheets, Katlyn Kearney, Brooke (Chad) LaVarier, Turner Chase Kemp; step-grandchild, Kandice Cox; great grandchildren Lennon LaVarier, Lillian Bradley, Brooklyn, Brynnan and Emerson Leroy Sheets; step-great-grandchildren Lynna Kearney and Layton Cox; sister Rosemary (Al) Williams of McLeansboro ; and many nieces and nephews.Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister.Her family was always first, she always gave them all she had. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, crocheting, and working outdoors. Leroy and Birdie’s home never met a stranger. Anyone that visited was treated to a fresh cup of coffee and a hot meal any time of the day. We will miss her dearly. We would like to thank Heritage Health for all of their kindness and care of our mother. "
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