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JOELLEN ROBERTS

Joellen Roberts of Middlebourne, WV passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on May 1, 2020, after a long battle with dementia and cancer.

Joellen was born November 18, 1935 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Jacob and Ruth (Booher) Winland.

Joellen graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1953. She then graduated from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse in 1956. She worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Camden Clark Hospital and Ravenswood Aluminum Plant. She spent most of her career and retired from Colin Anderson.

Joellen was a Member of LaZears Chapel United Methodist Church. She loved birdwatching, gardening and collect jewelry, glassware and beautiful rocks.

Joellen is survived by her husband of 54 years, John E. Roberts, her six children, Joseph Kirk o Parkersburg, Bill (Jan) Kirk of Middlebourne, Jenny Kirk of St. Marys, Jake Roberts of Middlebourne, J. Warden Roberts of Sistersville and Julia (Nile) Archer of Middlebourne, fivegrandchildren Ryan (Jennifer) Kirk, Toni (Bobby) VanCamp, Paul (Hannah) Kirk, Silas (Courtney) Archer and Jenna Archer, as well as seven great-grandchildren, AustinVanCamp, Caitlyn Headlee, RyderArcher, Chloe Kirk, Carter Kirk, Brynnlee Kirk and Reese Archer. Two nieces, Candy (Rick) Johnson and Sandy (Dave) Elder, and one nephew, Doug (Joy) Smith.

Joellen was preceded in death by two sisters, Janie Stout and Charlotte Smith, an infant sister, Betty Ann and an infant brother, Tommy Lee.

We want to thank two very special women for all the care, love and compassion given to Joellen, Sharon Thomas and Beth Forrester.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Journey Hospice, 314 S. Wells Street, Sistersville, WV 26175 or LaZears Chapel United Methodist Church, 200 Fluharty Road, Middlebourne, West Virginia, 26149. There will be a private viewing for the family. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at LaZearsChapel Cemetery with Pastor Chuck Sapp officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.furbeefuneralhome.com.