Roberta States

Roberta “Jean” States, of Derby, age 89, homemaker and former USD 260 employee, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015. Visitation 1-8 PM Tuesday, May 26, with family receiving friends 5-7 PM, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral Service 10 AM Wednesday, May 27, First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Baltimore. Jean is preceded in death by her husband, Junior; parents, O.V. & Leona Cartwright; son, Jim States; brothers, Oliver and Robert Cartwright; and sisters, Mary Crowl and Dorothy Sparks. Survivors: sons, Larry (Linda), Everett, WA, and Kurt, Rose Hill; daughters, Trela McDonald (Steve) and Kristy Lang (Jim), all of Derby; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial has been established with First Presbyterian Church, 324 N. Baltimore, Derby, KS 67037. View tributes at smithfamilymortuaries.com.