Patsy Elinore (Bull) Roberts 82 of Kirksville, MO entered Heaven's gates on September 17, 2015 at the Kirsville Regional Medical Center.

She was the daughter of Emil and Thelma (Long) Bull, born January 14, 1933 in Amarillo, Texas, where she was also united in marriage to Jimmy Roberts on April 13, 1952. To this union eight children were born.

She is survived by six, Patty Carr of Kirksville, Dee Porter and husband Chuck of Warsaw, Illinois, Jan Carter and husband Mike of Jamestown, North Dakota, Margaret Hollenbeck and husband Cliff of Kirksville, Peggy Jo Slayton and husband Joe of Memphis, Missouri, and Jay Roberts and wife Cynthia of Perry, Oklahoma; twenty-seven grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchildren; and two sisters, Jo Ann Broach and Elizabeth Woodhouse residing in the state of Texas.

Patsy joined Jimmy in their heavenly home along with their sons, James D. and Edwin E. Roberts; and two sisters, Edith Miller and Lavera Adams.

Patsy loved traveling with Jimmy to visit various places. She also enjoyed crocheting an assortment of items for family and friends. Patsy was a member of First Assembly of God Church, American Legion Auxiliary, and Gideon's.

She loved and supported her family unconditionally and found the most joy when they were by her side. They were always in her daily prayers.

We were inspired by her kind and generous spirit. We will miss her dearly and are thankful for the legacy of faith and love that she has left with her life.

Public visitation will be held Sunday (September 20, 2015) from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Travis-Noe Funeral Home in Kirksville.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday (September 21, 2015) at the First Assembly of God church, with Pastor Robert Fredricks officiating. Interment will follow the service at East Center Cemetery near Kirksville.

Pallbearers will be Charles Porter, Cary Porter, Daniel Spurgeon, Andrew (Andy) Roberts, Aaron Hollenbeck, Jacob Woods, Joseph Woods, James Woods and Christopher James Porter. Honorary pallbearers will be Christina Kinkade, Charity Hall, Tanya Spurgeon, Racheal Hollenbeck, Lindsie Kelley, Cecily Williams, Patricia Woods, Natassia Roberts, Carmen Ray, Chessi Treat, Darienne Roberts, Tierney Roberts.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Patsy Roberts may be made to the First Assembly of God church. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Travis-Noe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 306, Kirksville, MO 63501.