Roberta Phelps

Roberta (Shetler) Phelps, 79, of Evansville, died Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital.

Roberta was born March 15, 1927, in Rosiclare, Ill., to the late Albert and Laura Shetler. She retired from Good Samaritan Nursing Home after 26 years in the housekeeping department and also worked for Servel Inc., known as a "Rosie Riveter."

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Phelps; two brothers, Marvin and Wayne Shetler; and her twin sister that she lost in February 2006.

Roberta is survived by Darrell Phelps of Manning, S.C., Shelia Morley of Savannah, Ga., Ronnie and Marsha Phelps of Evansville, and Connie McKenzie and fiance, Steve Rhinerson; sister, Mill McDonald of Rosiclare, Ill; a best and loyal friend, Ava McDaniel; nine grandchildren, Darrel Jr. and Rex Phelps, Daniel and Alan Fleming, Andria Brendel, Kasey Phelps, and Kourtney VanBibber, Chris McKenzie, and Chelsea Rhinerson; thirteen great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and sister-in-laws and brother-in-law who absolutely adored her.

She will be greatly missed by all. Roberta touched so many lives.

We, the family would like to express our gratitude to the ICU unit of Deaconess Gateway to all the doctors, nurses, techs, and staff for going above and beyond, for giving our precious mother and family all the wonderful care and comfort we could have ever hoped. The family would also like to thank her extended family at Newburgh Health Care Center, the place she learned to call home. God Bless all of you.

Services 11 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2006, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Earl Partain, with private graveside services. Friends may visit today from 2 to 8 p.m. at Alexander East Chapel. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 921 East 86th St., Suite 205, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Condolences may be made online at www.mem.com.  Arrangements by Alexander East Chapel, 2115 Lincoln Avenue.