of Springdale, AR
December 5, 1937 - August 19, 2020
Mary Ruth Roberg, 82, originally of Stuttgart, passed away Wednesday August 19, 2020.
She was born on December 5, 1937 to George and Mildred Ricketts of Stuttgart.
Mary Ruth was a graduate of Stuttgart High School, and then went on to play basketball at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where she became a two-time all AIC basketball player.
After college she began teaching at Hazen High school and then Stuttgart where she coached girls basketball.
She married Buddy Roberg of Stuttgart.
Mary Ruth is survived by her sister Alice Jane Ricketts, nephew Greg Tibbitt (Whitney, Braxton and Maddox), nephew Mark Ricketts (Mary) and a host of cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents George and Mildred Ricketts, brother Bobby Ricketts, sister Georgia Ann Tibbitt, niece Melody Ricketts, and husband Buddy Roberg.
Graveside funeral services will be held at Lone Tree Cemetery on Sunday August 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Jim Branson officiating. Roller England Funeral Home (501-842-3939) is providing services.
We are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at one time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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7 Condolence(s)
Sharon Smith Worsencroft
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Mrs.Roberg was such a wonderful patient lady as a coach. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to know her.
Farrell Marshall
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Mrs. Roberg was one of those teachers you never forget. So enjoyed her sense of humor. She was also our class sponsor and typing teacher. She made each day being at school more enjoyable. Humphrey High School 1968
Don Smith
Friday, August 21, 2020
One Great Teacher .The Best and A Frend.I went to All the football game with the both of them.All the years have went by.Just want to say.l Love the both of U.Don Smith.R.I.P. MY GREAT FRIEND.
Marty Tucek
Friday, August 21, 2020
What a great teacher. Rest In Peace Ms Roberg.
Mary Ann Crawford Borchert
Friday, August 21, 2020
Such a sweet lady and a dear friend, not only to me,
but to my parents and siblings. She was one in a million and I have such many fond memories of times spent at athletic events! The many road trips to SEC basketball tournaments and all of the laughter and fun we shared with she and Buddby were so special So very blessed to have known her. She will be missed but thought of with so much love.
kenny hill
Friday, August 21, 2020
Loved Mrs Roberg or Mary Ruth as my family called her. Great lady. Prayers for the family!
Nancy Jane Butler
Friday, August 21, 2020
What fun I had with Mary Ruth! Teaching English and watching basketball in Stuttgart. She had such a good heart.