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JONESBORO - Roberta Helen (Bertie) Coleman, 93, of Jonesboro passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born Feb. 2, 1933, in Jonesboro, to the late Robert and Lillie Hansen Turman. Roberta lived in Valley View and Jonesboro all of her life. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, Roberta was preceded in death by stepfather, David Wimpy; husband, Doyle Coleman; brothers, Arnold, Donald, Elmer Lee and Leroy Turman.
Survivors include her son, Rick Coleman and his wife Pam; daughter, Diane Baugher and her husband Steve; granddaughter, Amanda Wesson and her husband Jarod; great granddaughter, Emery Keller Wesson; numerous nieces and nephews and a lifelong friend, Lucille (Luke) Wimpy.
Graveside service will be Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10 a.m. at Kellers Chapel Cemetery with her nephew Bob Turman officiating.
For lasting memorials, the family asks that consideration be given to the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House, 1148 E. Matthews, Jonesboro, AR 72401 or Kellers Chapel Cemetery.
The family wants to thank the staff at St. Bernards Village and the Flo and Phil Jonesboro Hospice House for all her care. Online guestbook: www. emersonfuneralhome.com.
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