Mary Ellen Roberts, age 82 of Batesville died Monday, October 4, 2010at a Batesville nursing home. She was born October 21, 1927 at Olyphant, Arkansas to Jim and Goldie Petty John Brumitt. She was retired from the International Shoe Company in Batesville and was a member of the West Baptist Church in Batesville.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 51 years, Ralph Roberts, one son, Rickie Roberts, one daughter Barbara Roberts, five brothers, Melvin Brumitt, Tillman Brumitt, James Brumitt, Clifford Brumitt and Ralph Brumitt, three sisters, Fern Brumitt, Letha Michaels and Alma Grubbs and one granddaughter, Laura Griffis.Survivors include one daughter, Sue Griffis of Batesville, one brother Clarence Brumitt of Floral, two grandchildren, Dwain Griffis of Cushman and David Griffis of Melbourne, four great grandchildren, Katie Griffis of Cushman, Angel Brooks, Trevor Griffis and Tanner Brooks all of Melbourne, several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral services will begin Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel with Bro. Bob Dailey officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Cemetery located at Batesville with arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service.Visitation will begin Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m.Pallbearers are Randy Weaver, Tommy Anderson, Rusty Shaver, Mike Brumitt, Mike Allen and Virgil Peel.