Roberta "Berta" June Collins Stinnett

It is with sad and broken hearts that we write the obituary of our amazing mother, Roberta Stinnett, of Rochelle, IL. She was born January 21, 1937 in Knott County, KY to Robert Lewis and Matilda (Hale) Collins. She departed this life on August 22, 2013 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford at the age of 76.

She leaves to mourn her passing, nine children, five sons: Douglas Stinnett of Rockford, IL, Dale Stinnett (Kim Meyer) of Ashton, IL, Terry (Sue) Stinnett of Ashton, IL, Dwayne Stinnett of KY and Timothy Stinnett of Rochelle; four daughters: Diane Underwood (Mike Arbuckle) of Rochelle, Tina Stinnett of Rochelle, Linda Kristoff of VA and Vina Stinnett of Rochelle; three daughters-in-law: Sheri Stinnett of Rochelle, Marilyn Stinnett of Durand, IL and Sheila White of KY; 20 grandchildren: Jamie Stinnett (Stephanie Smith), Nathan Stinnett, Lucas Stinnett, Joshua Stinnett, Kristin Stinnett, Jessica Stinnett (Jimmy Schryver), Candice Stinnett, Kevin Stinnett, Hope (Doug) Montavon, Bonnie (Chris) Gallimore, Bristol Gibson, Donnie (Danielle) Gibson, Travis (Kendra) Stinnett, Kris (Kayla) Stinnett, Madison Casselman, Lee Ann Gibson, Jordan Stinnett (Jessica Kraemer), Laticia Stinnett (Trent Redlarczyk), Aliyah Stinnett and Alex Rivera, Jr.; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Ed Williams of KY; three sisters: Peggy Sue Cox of KY, Lavinia Johnson of OH, and Barbara June (Johnny) Turner of WV, and many nieces and nephews.

Roberta is preceded in death by her parents, four sisters: infant sister, Ethel, Joyce Collins of KY, Gertrude Lott of CA, and Joann Zorn of WA; two brothers: Rex and Gene Collins of OH; two grandchildren: Matthew and Erica Stinnett and one son-in-law, Mule Underwood.

Roberta moved to Illinois in 1981 after the death of her mother. After raising nine children of her own by herself in the hills of Kentucky, it still wasn't enough for our mom. Upon arriving here she carried on her love of caring for children for many years. Hundreds of kids have passed through our mom's life and she showed each one so much love. Our mother had so much love and respect for other people and she always kept her faith in God. Years of diabetes complications lead to more than her body could stand, so the Lord carried her home where she is now at peace.

Your gentle face and patient smile with sadness we'll recall,
You had a kindly word for each and were loved by all.
Your voice is mute, your heart is stilled that loved us well and true,
You poured out your love for one and all there will never be another you.

Thank you mom for the many years of love you gave us. Life will never be the same here on earth.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Tues., Aug. 27, 2013 at the Unger-Horner Funeral Home in Rochelle. Visitation will be Mon. Aug., 26 4-7 PM at the funeral home. Cremation will follow the services. In Lieu of flowers, memorial has been established.