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Roberta McPherson Obituary
Roberta (Bobbie) Karen McPherson passed away May 8, 2025, in Conway, Arkansas, at the age of 88. Bobbie was born Dec. 21, 1936, in Eldorado, Oklahoma, to Robert and Zuma (Dunfield) Yates.
Bobbie graduated from Lawton High School and attended Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma. She met Bernard (Mac) Ivan McPherson while he was stationed at Fort Sill Army Base. They married Feb. 15, 1958, and moved to West Des Moines, Iowa.
Bobbie and Mac lived in several states and countries while he worked for Halliburton Oil Company. They opened Daylight Donuts in Perryton, Texas. Bobbie moved to Conway in 1997.
Bobbie was a member of Second Baptist Church in Conway where she loved attending her Sunday school class.
Roberta is survived by her children and their spouses; Beth Ann and Kurt Shunkey of Conway, Randy and Heather McPherson of West Henrietta, New York. She was also known as "Memaw" or "Grandma Mac" by her four grandchildren and three great grandchildren; Kyle and Steven Shunkey of Conway, KC and Sara Shunkey (Chandler, Hali and Alexys) of Conway, Michaela McPherson of Ithaca, New York, Jake McPherson and fiancé Trista Fintel of Tiffin, Ohio; numerous nieces and nephews.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Mac; her parents; sister, Bettye Pruett; infant son, Robert Harold McPherson; grandson, Justin Christopher Shunkey.
A private family service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Second Baptist Church, Conway, Arkansas, or charity of choice.
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Patricia Bush
May 20, 2025
My thoughts are with you in this difficult times. Please express my condolences to the whole family.
Nell Gray
May 12, 2025
I love Bobbie she was a wonderful friend i met at second Baptist church and we became friends quickly we both went to church and after church we would go out to eat she always wanted fish tacos we had so much fun and then I moved to Oklahoma so I didn´t get to see her as much but we talked on the phone .But I am going to miss her so very much I will see her in heaven one day I love you Bobbie
Melanie McPherson
May 10, 2025
Aunt Bobbie was a treasure. She always had a smile and a fun laugh. She welcomed her family with open arms and loved them fiercely. She loved her Dr. Pepper as a true southern girl. She will be greatly missed by those that new her and loved her and was blessed to call her Aunt.
Eva Smith
May 10, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. She was at our house for a holiday dinner. She ate dinner and sat watching football. She was quite a fan. Rest in peace, Bobbie
Hali Martin
May 9, 2025
I would put "I wish I had the chance to spend more time with you. I will miss you forever, Light up the sky for me pls.
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