Rebecca Jo Roberts

Rebecca Jo “Becky” Roberts, of Church Hill, TN departed this life and entered into eternal rest Thursday, December 13, 2018, at Holston Valley Medical Center with her father, Larry holding her hand.Becky’s smiling face, laughter and pure heart filled those around her with joy. She was truly loved.She was born in Kingsport, went to the Tennessee School for the Deaf, graduated from Science Hill High School and attended Northeast State Community College.Becky loved animals and enjoyed frequent trips to Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg with her companion of many years, Allen Hood.She was preceded in death by her mother, Irma Fields; brother, Brandon Fogelman; paternal grandparents, Earl and Beatrice Roberts; maternal grandparents, M.D. and Rose Mullins.Those left to cherish her memory are her loving father, Larry T. Roberts; step-mother, Deborah; step-brother, Shane Rimer; nephew, Andrew Fogelman; special cousin, Tonia Tranbarger Castle; special companion, Allen Hood; several aunts, uncles, cousins and precious deaf friends.The family will receive friends Tuesday, December 18, 2018, from 1:00-2:00 pm at Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services. The Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Phil Hoskins officiating.Graveside Service will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of the Last Supper. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.The family extends their sincere gratitude to the medical staff of Holston Valley Medical Center and staff of the W-3 Oncology Unit, Wilcox Hall for their compassionate care of Becky during her final days.The care of Rebecca Jo “Becky” Roberts and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.Read Obituary