Roberta Batchelder, of Gower, MO passed away, November 29, 2021.

She was born on October 31, 1940 to Robert William and Pearl Erma Whippo in Chicago, IL. She grew up in Chicago and in her early teens she moved to Martin City, MO.

On August 13, 1972 she was united in marriage to Terry Batchelder. After their marriage they lived near Gower where they made their home. 

Roberta worked for Subway in Gower for many years. She loved shopping, music and concerts, but most of all loved her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Will Whippo; sister, Jeanette Shelton; sons, Christopher Brown and Kevin Batchelder; and son-in-law, Michael VanVleck.

Roberta is survived by her husband, Terry; children, Mike (DeeDee) Brown, Robert Brown, William (Patti) Brown, Sherry VanVleck, Teresa Strohmeyer, Michael (Kathy) Batchelder, Curtis (Jennifer) Batchelder, and Sherri (Andy) Meggers; grandchildren, Michelle, Rachael, Amanda, Robert, Jason, Jeremy, Gabrielle, Lindsay, Jackson, Ciera, Blake, Arron, Dakoda, Jamie, Kelly, Cole, Katie, Elijah, Noah, Caleb, Kendall, Kaiden, Alyssa, Kyle, Blake, Emerson; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 2nd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.