Roberta Gregory

Roberta Jo "Bert" Gregory, 59, of Iola, Kansas, died Sunday, March 29, 2015, at Via-Christi - St. Francis Select Specialty Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Bert was born August 21, 1955, in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of Glen A. and Marguerite M. (Creason) Carter. She graduated from Iola High School. Bert married Efren Gregory and they lived in Iola and Moran. He preceded her in death. She was trained as a Certified Nurses Aide, Certified Medication Aide, and an activities director. Bert worked in area nursing homes and her last employment was with Tara Gardens and Arrowood Lane. A lot of her time was spent raising children and she helped with the Special Olympics for years. She never met a stranger and always gave you a smile. SURVIVORS: 4 sons: Brian Gregory of Iola, Derik Gregory and wife Bethany of Chanute, Brandon Gregory and companion Tobi Conner of LaHarpe, Nekotu Gregory of Iola 2 daughters: Melissa Alexander and husband Carroll of Center Ridge, Arkansas, Lori Gregory and companion Curtis Harris of Winfield 1 stepson: Damon Brooks of Iola 1 stepdaughter: Alana Gregory and companion Chris Harding of Chanute 1 sister: Pam Roush and husband Carl of Iola grandchildren: Cage Gregory, Coltan, Nalea, and Dalayna Alexander, Nikya Shortsleeve, Curtis and Jada Harris, Nasha Gregory, Keondre and Quentin Gregory, Kaziel Gregory, Diamond and Damon Brooks, Mason and Alec Gregory, Kris Harding, Jr., Kianna and Kalea Harding. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Glenda Jones MEMORIALS: Roberta Gregory Memorial Fund Cremation has taken place. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2015, at the Iola American Legion with a visitation to follow. To sign the guestbook online or to leave a condolence go to iolafuneral.com. The Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the services.