The Lord is near to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit" Psalm 34:18

Roberta "Bobbie" Elizabeth Walker, age 79, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away  Saturday evening, April 26, 2025, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born March 11, 1946, in  Dayton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Smitty and  Anna Cunnigan.

Roberta "Bobbie" Walker as family and friends affectionately called her. She was the daughter of Anna Cunnigan and then was adopted and raised by Savannah and Jean Brown who preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by Norris L. Walker Sr. and three sisters, Inev Gilmer, Anna Jeffries, and Nikki Riggines."‍

Roberta is survived by one daughter and three sons and one daughter-in-law, Tawana R. Walker;  three sons,  Norris (Dawn) L. Walker Jr., Anthony K. Walker, and Brian Dupree; stepson Richard (Kaci) Portis, and stepdaughter, Juanita (Duane') Embry; 11 grandchildren, Demetrius McCockran,  Keshia McCockran,  Re'Anna Walker, Justin Walker, Mariah Clarke, Antonia Robbins (Nia), Christopher Bray, Anthony Walker Jr, Ayzon Walker, Demetris (Jennifer) McCockran and Kaleelah Scarborough and 13 great grandchildren, Sierra, Dania, Jy'Aire, Zakayla, Liana, Marlow, Brooklyn, Quincy, Jakari, Kori, Stone, Jaden and Raden.

She attended New Covenant Temple Church of God in Christ, and she was a homemaker. She enjoyed arts and crafts, planting and growing flowers and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Roberta "Bobbie" also leaves many other family members and friends who will sadly miss her. The Walker family would like to thank Robert C. Henry Funeral Home, Springfield Regional Medical Center (4th Floor), and for everyone for all the prayers, condolences and for the gratitude and care that was shown to our entire family.

A Celebration of Life service will be Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 3 p.m. in the Robert C. Henry Funeral Home.