Roberta Ann Pelfrey

Roberta Ann Pelfrey obituary

Roberta Ann Pelfrey

Roberta Pelfrey Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Roberta Ann Pelfrey, 64, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Stone Ridge Assisted Living & Adult Foster Care. She was born on January 6, 1961, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the daughter of Charles Lenard Pelfrey and Avis Marie (VanValkenberg) Croften.

Roberta graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and attended Michigan Tech. She had a full-time career at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek and retired after 30+ years of dedicated service. Roberta loved to volunteer for The Special Olympics and enjoyed her time with her dogs.

Roberta is survived by her sister, Charlene Bassler; brother, Charles (Pam) Pelfrey; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Pelfrey; mother, Avis Croften; daughter, Sarah Keeler; sister, Helen Pelfrey; and brother, John Pelfrey.

Arrangements entrusted to the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800. www.baxterfuneral.com.

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Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service

375 W Dickman Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037

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