Merriam C. Roberts, age 99, went to her heavenly home on January 2, 2022 after complications from a fall.

She was born April 1, 1922 to Lewis J. and Daisy Wilson in Everton, Arkansas.

Merriam attended Elm Springs Assembly of God Church in Elm Springs, Arkansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray C. Roberts; one sister, Corman Reynolds; three brothers, Hallet James Wilson, Corbett Carl Wilson, and Billy H. Wilson; and her parents.

Survivors include one son, Donald Roberts and wife, Gwen; two daughters and their husbands, Sandra and Rick Beard and Dorothy and Irwin Stone, all of Cave Springs, AR; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.

Visitation will be at 9:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 10:00 AM both on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.  Pastor Dwight Crowley will officiate.  The eulogy will be given by James Wilson.  Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jerry Curtis, James Clifton Reynolds, Brett Walters, Joe Martin, and James Wilson.   Honorary pallbearers include Richard Rushing, Roy Curtis, Bill Stracener, and Rick Beard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Springdale Senior Center, 203 Park Street, Springdale, AR 72764.