Beulah Roberts

Beulah Mae Roberts, age 79, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023, at Bethesda Health Care Center in Cookeville. Born on May 14, 1944, in Putnam County, TN, Beulah was the daughter of the late Clay and Dortha Swallows Dishman. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Carl and Joe Dishman, and her sister, Linda Harp.

Beulah was a woman of resilience, kindness, and profound love. She was a devoted wife to her husband of 62 years, Rev. Bobby Gene Roberts, whom she married on August 12, 1961. Their enduring love story is a testament to their shared commitment and mutual respect.

Beulah was a proud and loving mother to her son, Barry (Sherry) Roberts, and her daughter, Shannon (Denny) Wallace. She cherished her role as a grandmother to Matthew (Misha) Sparkman, Sarah (Austin) Burton, Kayla (Josh) Cook, and Kendra (Kyle) Singley. The joy of her life was her great-grandchildren, Brody and Kate Sparkman, Ellie Cook, and Cash Burton. She is also survived by her sisters, Mary Ann Allen and Goldie Reeves.

For over 20 years, she served as a substitute teacher and an elementary teacher's assistant, pouring her love and dedication into every student she encountered. She was a nurturing presence in the classroom, always ready with a kind word or a helping hand.

Beulah enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, crafting ceramics, painting, and crochet. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life and shared this joy with those around her. Her garden was a testament to her patience and dedication, while her cooking and canning skills were renowned among her family and friends. Her hand made crafts were not just beautiful objects, but expressions of her creativity and love.

Beulah's life was characterized by her loving nature and her kindness. She was a woman who loved deeply and was deeply loved in return. She faced every hurdle with grace and courage, always putting the needs of her loved ones before her own.

Funeral services honoring Beulah will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday August 29 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Rev. Dow Allen and Bryant Presley will officiate. Interment will follow at Algood City Cemetery. Her family will receive friends Monday from 5 - 8 p.m. and again Tuesday from 9 a.m. until service time.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. www.stjude.org

Beulah's family would like to thank the staff at Bethesda Health Care for the excellent care and attention rendered to Beulah and her family.

Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111 Share your condolences and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.