Anita Roberts Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Anita Roberts of New Albany, Mississippi is shared. Anita, born on March 27, 1937, passed away on June 29, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Anita Roberts to pay them a last tribute.
Anita will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Anita by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Anita is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Anita’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her spouse Jeral Roberts; her parents, Houston W. Speck and Birdie Mae Snider Speck; her daughter Lisa Diane Roberts Pirkle; and her brother David E. Speck.
She is survived by: her son-in-law Gregory D. Pirkle; her sister-in-law Patricia C. Speck; and her grandchildren, Tyler Gregory Pirkle and Megan Brooke Pirkle Matthews (Trevor).
The family request that memorial donations be made to Locust Grove Baptist Church in New Albany, MS, in lieu of flowers.
