Myrtle Marie Roberts

Myrtle Marie Roberts, age 86 of Mena, Arkansas, formerly of Cove, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 in Mena.

Myrtle was born July 6, 1929 in Bigelow, Arkansas to the late William Thomas Knighten and the late Mary Nettie Miller. Myrtle was married to the late Bishop Curtis Billings, together they raised 12 children. She was a headstrong woman, with a mind of her own. She enjoyed music, fishing, dogs and playing softball with her children when she was younger. Most of all Myrtle loved the Lord and her family. She had many struggles in life, but always found the strength to pick herself up. She loved being around her family and laughing about the good times. Myrtle was a loving kind mother, and grandmother of 24, great-grandmother of 32, great-great grandmother of 3, aunt, sister and friend to all. She will be missed.

She is survived by, children, Patrick C. Billings of Cove, Arkansas, Freda M. McCullah of Mena, Arkansas, Joshua O. Billings of Cove, Arkansas, Frances F. Sanders of Mountain View, Arkansas, Charles R. Billings of Chetopa, Kansas, Vesta M. Broach of Hatton, Arkansas, Ruby J. Billings of Vandervoort, Arkansas, Loretta A. Stites of Hillsboro, Oregon, Ralph D. Billings of Colorado; brother, Mickey Knighten of Mena, Arkansas; host of nieces, nephews and other family.

She was preceded in death by, her parents; her husband, Bishop Curtis Billings; and 3 children, Billy D. Billings, AC Jody Billings, Jimmy E. Billings, and a brother, David Knighten. Graveside service will be Wednesday, July 6, 2016, 10:00 a.m. at Foote Cemetery in Cove, Arkansas with Brother Reuben Crump officiating under the direction of the Beasley Wood Funeral Home of Mena

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