She was a retired L. P. N., having graduated from Nursing School in Pine Bluff. She worked in Nursing Homes in Warren, and home health and was Seventh-Day Adventist faith. She was also a homemaker, a seamstress and enjoyed gardening and doing for her family. She loved gospel music and enjoyed singing specials with her husband at church.
She was the daughter of the late Leonard Shepherd and Myrtle Herring Shepherd and was preceded in death by four brothers, Lester, Earsel, Henry and Melvin Herring; two sisters, Ruby Britton and Audrey Sawyer.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, S. T. Roark of Wilmar; one son, David Roark of Wilmar; one daughter, Lisa Schmidt of Wilmar; three sisters, Lucille Casteel of Pine Bluff, Rosie Lee Young of Wilmar and Bessie Dee West of Warren; grandson, Jonathan Adams of Austin, TX; granddaughter, Heather Adams of Ft. Worth, TX; great-granddaughter, Scarlette Cason of Ft. Worth, TX.
Condolences(18)
Eleanor & Janice Ochab
Mobile, AL Saturday, June 14, 2014 Sorry to hear about Mrs. Robbie Roark'spassing! She was a good worker for The
Lord & will be missed by all that knew her!
Eleanor & Janice Ochab
Diane Guthrie Davis
Gulf Shores, AL Monday, January 10, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of your loss. Robbie Lee was loved by many and will be missed.Dale Kizer
, AR Sunday, January 9, 2011 Sympathies for the Roark family; privilege to have known Mrs. Roark. From Dale, Kaci, and Kerri.Ross &Cheri Norris
Monticello, AR Friday, January 7, 2011 Mr. S.T. , David , and Lisa...we just learned of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are With you! My hats off to the passing of a very sweet lady!Gail Kizer
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 6, 2011 S. T. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Your wife was always so very friendly to me and I loved being around her.Carolyn Curry
Warren, AR Wednesday, January 5, 2011 S.T., David & Lisa,I just this morning learned of your loss, and I am so sorry. Robbie Lee was always smiling which made it a pleasure to be in her company. She will be missed by family and all who knew her.
Carolyn Curry
Robin Loveless Scott
Warren, AR Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Mr. S.T., Lisa, and David,I have wonderful childhood memories of Mrs. Robbie and your family. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Liz Lytle
Fort Worth, TX Tuesday, January 4, 2011 My dear Lisa my heart and prayers are with you. I know the pain you are feeling and yet the relief of knowing she has received her total healing and is now with Jesus. Anything I can do for you please let me know even just to have a shoulder to cry on. There never are words at times like this but I am here for you.Rick Young
Denver, CO Monday, January 3, 2011 My thoughts go out to all of Aunt Robbie Lee's family. She was always supportive and kind to me as I grew up. I wish Uncle S. T., Lisa and David the ability to embrace the memories they are left with. Aunt Robbie Lee's spirit will comfort you always. I wish the same to Rosie Lee, Bessie Dee and Lucille. Life is a gift to be cherished.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Monday, January 3, 2011 Mr. S.T. and family,It was a pleasure knowing Mrs. Robbie. She always had a smile and a kind word. We enjoyed spending time with her when she attended various functions with you at Wilmar Baptist Church when Kenny pastored there. She also knew Kenny when he was that mean boy living next door to the Roarks. You all are in our prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Love,
Kay
Southeast Emergency Medical Service, Inc
Monticello, AR Monday, January 3, 2011 Keeping the family in our prayers.Randall Casteel and Family
Maryville,, TN Monday, January 3, 2011 We send our love to the family. Aunt Robbie Lee wasa fantastic person and her memories will continue to
bring happiness to us. Randall Casteel
Mary Shepherd King
Brandon, MS Sunday, January 2, 2011 Just learned today of Aunt Robbie Lee's death and wanted to let you, David and Lisa know that I am thinking of you.Mary
Ronny and Wrenetta Carr
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 2, 2011 Mr. S. T. we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Ronny and Wrenetta Carr
Joan (Watts) Davidson
Little Rock, AR Sunday, January 2, 2011 S. T., Rosa Lee, Bessie Dee & family, So sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord Bless each of you in this time of sorry. My prayers & thoughts are with all of you.Joyce and Jerry D Smith
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 1, 2011 So sorry for your losss. May the Lord give you comfort. Praying for you all.Eddie Brown
Monticello, AR Friday, December 31, 2010 S T, Lisa, David, I am so sorry for you loss. God found a place in heaven that needed Robbie Lee. So as you mourn her passing remember God has chosen her for another task. He will never leave your side as you go through this difficult time.Carole (Doss-Johns) Rushing
Rison, AR Friday, December 31, 2010 S.T. and all the family, I was so sorry to read of Robbie's death. Please accept my sincere condolences. Lean on the Lord and HE will guide you through this difficult time. We know he is all sufficient.With love to all of you,
Carole (Doss-Johns)