With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Arvie Roper of Belden, Mississippi, who passed away on April 10, 2024 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arvie Roper to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, T. W. Wood and Nova Lee Tindall Wood; her husband Billy Roper, Sr.; her son Billy "Bill" Ford Roper, Jr.; and her siblings, Vama Wade, Helen Gardner, Marvin, Royce, Paul and Andy Wood.

She is survived by : her daughter-in-law Kathy Roper of Tupelo; her grandchildren, Grant Roper, Clay Roper, Lindsey Roper Hines (Curt) and Tristam Roper; her great grandchildren, Sarah Roper, Savannah Roper, Ashton Roper, Roper Hines and Ford Hines; her sister Rita Vinson of Madison; her sister-in-law Martha Wood of Plantersville; and her close friends, Ann Cady, Sue and Reuben Greer. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Pegues Funeral Directors - Tupelo (535 W Jefferson St, Tupelo, MS 38804). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Jefferson Street Chapel of Pegues (535 W Jefferson St, Tupelo, MS 38804).

Memorial may be made to Belden Baptist Church, 4121 McCullough Blvd, Belden, Mississippi 38826.