Patsy Marie Roberson

Patsy Marie Roberson, of Abilene, Texas, beloved Mom and Mimi, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at the age of 90. Family and friends are invited to a visitation at Fry-Smith Funeral Home on Monday, September 14, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Oplin Cemetery, at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, with Mark Moore officiating.

Patsy Marie Wood was born on a farm near Wingate, Texas on May 4, 1936, to Floyd and Anita Henley Wood. She attended school in Wingate and Winters before her family moved to Deming, New Mexico, where she graduated from high school. After graduation, Patsy moved to Abilene to attend Draughon’s Business School and met Robert Roberson. They were married on January 7, 1955.

Patsy, Robert, and their two children, Brenda and Bruce, had many adventures traveling throughout Texas with Robert’s work in the power line construction business before settling in Tuscola in 1973. Patsy worked as a secretary for many businesses, including the Texas Highway Patrol in Tyler, Abilene Savings in Abilene, First State Bank in Tuscola, North Runnels Hospital and Dr. Y. K. Lee in Winters. In retirement, she worked part-time at Fry-Bartlett Funeral Home and then Fry-Smith Funeral Home.

Patsy was a member of First Baptist Church in Tuscola. She was known for baking sweet treats, with the most notable being Texas Sheet Cake, cinnamon rolls and peanut patties.

Preceding Patsy in death was her husband Robert, her parents Floyd & Anita Wood, her brother Floyd Ray Wood, and son-in-law Randy Langston.

Patsy is survived by daughter, Brenda Langston of Abilene; son Bruce Roberson and wife, Debbie, of McKinney; 5 grandchildren - Abby Engel of Marietta, Georgia, Clint (Alicia) Engel of Piedmont, Alabama, Whitney (Connor) Foody of Edmonds, Washington, Britni (B.J.) Howard of Seminole, Brandi Roberson of Houston; and 9 great grandchildren.

The family wishes to express their appreciation for the loving care given by the angels on earth at Hospice of the Big Country and the staff at Mesa Springs Healthcare Center.

In lieu of flowers, please consider giving memorials to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford Street, Abilene, Texas, 79605, or to the charity of your choice.