Roberta Lea (Hovey) Garrett

Roberta Lea Garrett, 77, went to be with the Lord, November 21, 2024 at her residence.

Born February 9, 1947 in Alton, she was the daughter of Robert Roy and Anna Mae "Betty" (Unthank) Hovey.

Roberta had worked over 50 years as a Lab Technician and Wood River Township Hospital and St. Anthony's Health Center before retiring. She was known for baking birthday cakes and wedding cakes for friends and family. Being with her family made her the happiest, that included her church family at Bethalto Church of God as well as her work family. Her grandchildren were the center of her world. She loved watching them in their sports, educational, and musical pursuits.

On October 8, 1965 in East St. Louis, she married Bobby Ward Garrett.  He went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2019.

Surviving are a daughter, Michele "Micki" (Ritchie) Watkins of Granite City; three grandchildren, Chelsie Watkins, Bryce Watkins, Jenna Watkins; two great grandchildren, Phoenix Williams, Whitley Bowers; brother, Scott Hovey of Godfrey; and a sister, Sue Stutz of Godfrey.

Visitation will be from 2 pm until time of service at 5 pm, Monday, November 25 at Bethalto Church of God. Pastor Jacob Skelton will officiate.

Private burial will be in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.

Memorials are suggested to Bethalto Church of God where she had been a lifetime member.

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