Roberta Cox, age 65, of Rice Lake, MN, went to be with her Heavenly Father Monday, April 19, 2010 at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab Center in Bagley, MN, surrounded by her loving family.

Roberta was born January 7, 1945 in White Earth, MN, to Lawrence and Mildred (Hill) Stevens. At a young age, she moved with her family to Rice Lake. She grew up in Rice Lake and attended school in Bagley, MN. Roberta was united in marriage to Richard Cox and they made their home in Rice Lake. In addition to the time they lived in Rice Lake, Roberta also spent a fair amount of time with Richard in area logging camps. After Richard's death, she continued to make her home in Rice Lake until April of 2010 when she moved into the Cornerstone Nursing and Rehab Center.

Roberta was a person of great smarts and wit who frequently spoke her mind. Her strong Christian faith was evident in her day to day living. She could often be found attending her bible study group, going to church, cooking at church functions or reading her bible. Roberta enjoyed playing Yahtzee, cards, dice and the companionship of her special dog, Bubba. She also loved shopping, dancing, reading and cooking. Over the years, Roberta had a vegetable garden and lots and lots of flowers she tended to.

She is survived by one son, Terry Stevens of Rice Lake; 8 grandchildren; three brothers: Bert Stevens, Donald Stevens, and Ronald Stevens all of Bagley, MN; six sisters: Mary Jane Murray of Bagley, Rosie Beaulieu of Bagley, Ida Giard of Mahnomen, MN, Connie (Richard) LaFriniere of Mahnomen, Bonnie (Ken) LaFriniere of Mahnomen, and Yvonne Stevens of Bagley; her special friend, Donald "Ole" Gordon of Mahnomen, special cousins, Denise Iverson and Carol Wright, both of Bagley; and Roberta also held a special place in her heart for all her nieces, nephews and cousins. Roberta is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard; a granddaughter, Desarae Brown; three brothers, Lonnie Stevens, Lawrence Stevens Jr. and an infant and three sisters: Violet Carpentier, Celestine Moose, and Alice Stevens.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 2 pm at Rice Lake Area Fellowship Church. Officiant was Pastor Tim Brown and special music was provided by Pat Moran, Tim and Tammy Brown, The Living Stones, Jeremy Davies and Richard Armstrong. Pallbearers were Greg Stevens, Burton Stevens, James Beaulieu, Donald Stevens Jr., Calvin Stevens, Robbie Stevens, Brian LaFriniere, Ken "Hawk" LaFriniere Jr., Dominic "Bud" LaFriniere and Steve LaFriniere. Honorary pallbearers were all of Roberta's nieces and nephews, her fellow church members and bible study group. Visitation began Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 5pm and continue until the time of the service on Thursday. There was a prayer service at 7 pm at the church on Wednesday. Interment took place at the Rice Lake Cemetery in Rice Lake.