Leota Mae “Lee” Roberts, 80, of Bettendorf, Iowa, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones; Sunday, April 27, 2025, in her home. She was born March 9, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, born to Sally (Aul) and raised by her parents Charles and Estella (Leonard) Overly.

    Lee graduated from Palm Beach High School in West Palm Beach, Florida. Shortly after high school Lee married the love of her life Doug where they would create the love story of a lifetime. She was united in marriage to Douglas David Roberts on August 30, 1963, in Palm Beach, Florida. She birthed three children Jeffrey, Carol, and Christine. Whom Lee was immensely proud of for their many accomplishments in life. So much so she had Doug pack up their entire existence and followed them cross country.

    Lee thoroughly enjoyed working as an activities assistant at Prophet Riverview Good Samaritan Society, Grand Villa of Palm, and Harbors Chase of Palm nursing homes. She enjoyed playing the piano for the Sunday service or helping the “ladies” with crafts. During her time of employment at these locations she made many lifelong friends as well.

    While Lee could be remembered for a lot of things; some of her favorites included the simple things in life. Whether it be an ice-cold diet coke, a hidden gem in a thrift store, or a sweet treat. In her free time she also enjoyed restoring furniture, gardening around her home, and a hot sunny day at the beach. But most of all, she will be remembered for the love she had to offer. She made sure that everyone around her felt her welcoming arms. As for Lee’s family we know she is happy being reunited with the love of her life and smiling back at all of us. We will see her in the spring flowers, the crazy lady with a cart full at the thrift store, or any time we pass a dairy queen.

    Lee is survived by her son Jeffrey Roberts of Franklin, North Carolina, daughter Carol Howard of Erie, Illinois, daughter Christine Roberts of Bettendorf, Iowa, grandchildren Joseph (Taylor) Howard, Bradley (Kim) Howard, Brandon (Ana) Howard, Tiffany (Jordan) Shippert, Michael (Samantha Miller) James, Christopher (Shannon) James, Jack James, great- grandchildren Walker, Payzleigh, Bransen, Waylon, Hunter, Hoyt, Whitley, Archer, Iris, Hazel, Mason and Hallee, sister Susan Rhoades and sister Robin Seery.

    Lee is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and mother-in-law, Marg Roberts.

    Per the family’s wishes at this time there will be a private ceremony with a celebration of life to follow at a later date which will be announced via Facebook. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the hospice team that provided comfort and care during this time. Gibson - Bode Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.