Marie Anita Roberts 67, of Fort Worth, Texas passed away Friday, December 19, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born June 3, 1958 in St. Joseph, MO, daughter of the late June and Alton Wallace. She graduated from Lafayette High School class of 1976 and married Gary Roberts on June 3, 1988 and he preceded her in death on December 25, 2020.She worked at Mead Products and American Airlines as a Ticketing Agent. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her grand kids, puzzles, and traveling, and was a former member of the Copeland Baptist Church in St. Joseph, MO., and the Birdville Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX. Marie was preceded in death by husband, Gary Roberts, her parents, and a brother, Paul Wallace. Survivors include son, Nathan (Makayla) Roberts of Ft. Worth, TX, sister, Marcia Hill of St. Joseph, MO, grandsons: Jonathan and Malcolm Roberts, as well as 5 other grandchildren, a cousin, Sandy Kepner of San Diego, CA, step-son, James (Mary) Roberts of Fillmore, MO, step-daughter, Carrie (Ronnie) Blakely.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday December 26, 2025 at the Rupp Funeral Home. Funeral services and public live stream; 10:00 am, Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Rupp Funeral Home, Steve Roberts officiating. The Interment will be at the Memorial Park Cemetery.
