Roberta Ann Watson, 78, of Highland, Ark. passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Ark. She was born March 27, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri to Roy B. and Louise Qualls Washam. Roberta was a homemaker and also involved in the automotive industry with her husband, Ted Watson, who preceded her in death. She was a member of Liberty Hill Church and loved gardening.

Survivors include her son, Pat Watson of Cherokee Village, Arkansas; a sister, Dorothy Reynolds (Lee) of Coatesville, Penn.; a brother, Roy E. Washam of Excelsior Springs, Mo.; several nieces and nephews, many other relatives, and a host of great friends. 

Graveside services will be Wednesday, March 13, at 1:30 p.m. in Wiles Cemetery at Ash Flat, Ark. with Bro. Joe Kaiser officiating. Pallbearers will be Mike Long, Terry Dillard, Phillip Pickett, Mark Long, Steve Bates, and J.E. Murphy.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations for maintenance to Wiles Cemetery, P.O. Box 280, Ash Flat, AR 72513.

Arrangements are entrusted to Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland, Arkansas.