The Shadow
Roberta Graham Tingler
Roberta Graham Tingler, age 90, of Eagle Rock, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday at Roanoke Carilion Hospital, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Nelson “Buck” Tingler who preceded her in death in 1993.
Born October 1, 1932, and was the daughter of the late Robert C. Graham and Mary Fox Graham. Roberta was a strong-willed independent lady and lived her life on her own terms. She gave her heart to Jesus many years ago and remained a faithful member of United Baptist Church. She was a caring and devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with her family. Roberta touched so many lives and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters; Pauline Shifflett, Geneva Kershner and Helen Brisendine and two brothers; Robert C. Graham and John Graham. Survivors left to cherish her memory include her son, Gary Tingler, and wife Delma of Eagle Rock; a daughter, Mary Tingler Morris of Troutville; a brother Donald Graham and wife Ella Mae of Covington; many nieces and nephews and her church family.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home in Covington, VA. The Reverend Kenny Baker officiated. Interment followed at Alleghany Memorial Park in Low Moor, VA. The family received friends one hour before the service.
