Jennifer Kay Roberts was born in November 1945 to Robert Duncan and Wanda Marie Bontz Motley of Vandalia, MO.
Kay graduated from Van-Far High School in 1963 and joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation, relocating in July 1963 to Washington D.C., under the direction of J. Edgar Hoover. She later transferred to Little Rock, Arkansas with her family, where she continued working for the F.B.I. until 2002, after 39 years of service. She worked for the Department of Agriculture until 2004. Kay then purchased the family home and farmstead, located outside of Vandalia, MO. During this time, she completely restored the family home, while working for the Pike County Sheriff’s Office for 5 years and then the Court House. Between 2012-2016, she sold the farmstead and moved back to Arkansas to be closer to her kids and grandchildren.
She was a member of the Lonoke County 76 Master Gardeners.
Her hobbies included: gardening, traveling, her horses and kitties. She traveled extensively both stateside and oversees throughout her life.
She leaves behind one sister: Sheila Sue Motley Caulwell (Merle), children: Jennifer Besaw (Robert) and David Head, grandchildren: Christopher Elwood (Kristen), Christina Hoffman (Andrew), Melissa Besaw, Nikki Stair (Dave), and several great grandchildren.
A Memorial will be held on December 16th at 2:00 at, A Natural State Funeral Service in Jacksonville, AR.
A graveside service will be held on December 20th at 10:30, at the Vandalia Cemetery in Vandalia, MO.
In lieu of sending flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400.
5 Comments
I worked with Kay in the State support group for Master Gardeners – County 76. She was a wonderful friend and mentor. We were on the Board for County 76. Kay was a leader – very professional and organized. Good memories remain of all the times we laughed and did things together. She loved her family and animals and plants. She will be missed. May the family find comfort and peace. May her memory be a blessing.
My prayers and condolences to the family
David and Christine.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Hope your memories and Love comfort yawll in your time of grief. You know we are here for both of you if you need anything. Much love. Prayers.
I knew Kay through Master Gardeners County 76 and the Advanced Training Project.
I valued her knowledge, leadership skills, and the personal approach she used in working with us.
I will miss her at County 76 and State MG Conferences.
Marty Lynch
My deepest sympathies for Kay’s family and friends.
My heart is heavy. I will miss Kay so very much. Her sweet smile, her way of saying things, and oh my goodness…her life stories! I always told her she should write a book of her life.
Incredible woman, precious friend, so loved.
I was blessed to get to call her friend.
I miss you this side of Heaven, Kay.
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