Barbara Sue Roberson

Barbara S. Roberson, wife of the late Nolen F. Roberson Jr died on October 6, 2022 at her home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Born on May 11, 1947 in Kansas City Missouri she was the only daughter of the late John Edward Counsel and Charlotte Counsel.

Barbara grew up in Kansas City where she attended Pembrooke High School and graduate from Colorado State College with a degree in accounting. She went on to earn her MBA and was a Certified Public Accountant where she worked in tax preparation for multiple firms in the Kansas City region. In her spare time, she enjoyed traveling with and was active in the local Vintage Thunderbird chapter. She also enjoyed waterskiing, cross-stitch and was an avid reader.

She is survived by her sons, CDR Nolen F. Roberson III, MD, USN and his wife Rosario currently station overseas, John Edward Roberson and his wife Kimberly of Clifton Park NY, 3 grandsons Nolen IV, Matthew, and Peter, her granddaughter Charlotte.

Friends may call on Friday 14 October 2022 from 10:00-11:00 at the McGilley and George Funeral home in Grandview Missouri. The Funeral service will start immediately after the visitation with internment to follow at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City Missouri. In lieu of flowers donations in her name may be made to Wayside Waifs.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcgilleygeorgegrandview.com for the Roberson family.