Roberta Risner

RISNER, Roberta Jean (Willet) - age 81, of Linden, died Thursday, May 14, 2020. Private services have been held due to the social distancing requirements of Covid-19 and burial took place at Fairview Cemetery, Linden. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Stroke Association (www.stroke.org). Roberta was born August 13, 1938 in Adrian, MI and graduated from Adrian High School. Roberta was a housekeeper at Clio Convalescent Center. She loved to travel and was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Surviving are:  five children, Debbie Risner of Hendersonville, TN, Candi Roig of Hendersonville, TN, Tina (David) Dennis of Clio, John Risner of Columbia, TN; and Jeffery Risner of Linden; 10 grandchildren, Jimmie Risner, Derrick Dennis, Angela Carnes, Adam Dennis, Josh Riffe, Ryan Risner, Sheena Riffe, Brett Belanger, Connie Cole, and Chance Risner; 16 great-grandchildren; half-brother, Jack Smith of Jasper, MI. She was preceded in death by: her parents; husband, Jimmie Risner in 2001; son, Jimmie Risner, Jr. in 2017; sister, Claudette Baughey; brother, Bobby Willett; and half-brother, Dell Smith. Arrangements entrusted to Sharp Funeral Homes, Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden, MI 48451. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.