Roberta Jean

Duckworth

Roberta Jean Duckworth, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, peacefully passed away on her 78th birthday, April 26, 2026.

Roberta dedicated her career to Ledex in Vandalia, Ohio. Throughout her time there, she held many roles, but her favorite was working in the tool crib, where she built lasting friendships and took great pride in her work.

She married the love of her life, James "Jim" Duckworth, and they made their first home in Enon, Ohio. Following retirement, they moved to Indian Lake, where they embraced a new chapter filled with boating, travel and adventure. Among their travels, New Zealand and Cabo San Lucas were especially cherished destinations. They ultimately settled in St. Leon, IN splitting their time as "winter Texans," spending many winters in Brownsville, Texas.

Roberta found joy in life's simple pleasures. She loved golfing, completing jigsaw puzzles, and cheering on The Ohio State University alongside her husband.

She will be remembered for her warmth, devotion to her family, and the joy she found in the people and experiences she loved most.

She is survived by her loving husband, James "Jim" Duckworth; her son, Tye (Kim) Monnin and grandson, Hunter. She is also survived by her stepchildren: Leslie (Johnny) Payton and grand-daughter, Kassidi (Kaleb) Ream and two great- grandchildren, Gabriel and Kenzli; Shaun Duckworth and grandson Chase; Deb (Mike) Heatwole and grandchildren Josh, Brooke, and Jessica, and four great-grandchildren, Jayden, Mike, Henry, and Julia; Rachel (Matthew) Jones and grand-daughter, Chelsea; and Rebecca Crider and grandchildren, Sarah, Benjamin, Matthew, and Jennifer, and two great-grandchildren, Nathan and Isabelle.

Roberta was preceded in death by her stepson, James "Kenny" Duckworth. Kenny's wife, Tamea, survives, along with granddaughter, Sonya, and great-grandson, Cole.

Roberta was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Helen Monnin. Also preceding her in death are her brothers Marvin and Greg, her sister Carolyn (Dick) Mescher and sister in-law Ann.

She is survived by her siblings Verl, Gene (Marilyn), and Bobby, sisters Ruth (Dick) Pierron, Debra Fox, Jackie Myers, Trina (Bob) Thobe, sister in-law Barb.

Visitation followed by a memorial service honoring Roberta will be held on May 7 from 11:00am - 12:00pm in the chapel at Glenn Haven Memorial Gardens in New Carlisle, OH. Burial in the chapel's cemetery will immediately follow. Family and friends are encouraged to leave condolences at www.andres-wuestefeldfh.com.