Roberta Ann Perkins Riddle

August 18, 1941 – April 13, 2025

Roberta Ann Perkins Riddle, age 83, of Alice, passed away Sunday, April 13th, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born August 18, 1941 in North Dakota, the daughter of the late Robert Rosell and Adeline “MeMe” Bruce.
Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Richard “Dickie” Bruce, one son, Kristian Keith Perkins and the love of her life, Terry Leon Riddle.
Roberta lived her life in Alice from the age of 11 and graduated William Adams High School in May of 1959. Many will remember her days working at various banks, flower shops and P&S Hospital where she was often known as “Bobbi”. In her later years she owned and operated the “534 Club” and “Renegade Red” by Lake Corpus Christi before returning to Alice to spend her remaining years at home or visiting family. An avid artist, she created many works including fabric dolls, corn husk dolls, yard art, paintings and the always ready-at-hand homemade cards for all occasions.
She is survived by her sister, Bonnie (J.C.) Misenhimer, of Russellville, Arkansas, brother, Robert Keith Bruce, of Russellville, Arkansas, her son, Kevin (Sarah) Perkins, of Alice, Texas, son, Kurtis Perkins, of Sandia, Texas, daughter, Kerri Spykes, of Sealy, Texas, Granddaughter, Jacquelyn (Andrew) Nix, of Alice, Texas, Granddaughter, Bethany Dillinger, of Dallas, Texas, Grandson, Trent Perkins, of Alice, Texas, Grandson, Brady Perkins Crigger, of Atkins, Arkansas and Grandson, Dylan Spykes, of College Station, Texas. Great Grandchildren are James Nix, Silas Nix, Sadie Nix, Piper Nix, Isibel Dillinger, Harley Dillinger, Beau Perkins, Evie Perkins, Brylie Williams and Staleigh Crigger. She also leaves many well-loved cousins and friends. Of special note are her brothers-in-laws Wayne Riddle and Russell Riddle and dear friends Stanley Grossman and Leroy Jackson.
A visitation will be held, Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 8 -10:00 AM with a funeral service to follow from 10-11:00 AM then a Fellowship Meal afterwards. Christian Burial will follow at 4:00 PM at Bunton Cemetery in Dale, Texas.
Roberta’s Pallbearers will be Trent Perkins, Beau Perkins, Andrew Nix, James Nix, Silas Nix and Dylan Spykes.
Arrangements are entrusted to Holmgreen Mortuary, 2061 East Main Street, Alice, Texas.Condolences for the family may be offered at www.holmgreenmortuaryinc.com and shared via Holmgreen Mortuary Facebook.