Patricia Ellen (Personett) Roberts, 79

Patricia Ellen (Personett) Roberts, 79, passed away on May 27, 2021, at her home in Columbia Falls.

Patricia was born on Aug. 19, 1941, in Tacoma, Washington, to Ernie and Evelyn (FiField) Goslee.

She graduated from Columbia Falls High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in teaching from Rocky Mountain College.

She learned early in life that if you study and work hard you can achieve your goals. She raised two daughters and touched many lives during her teaching career.

She enjoyed bingo and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by brothers,: Robert Personett and James Personett; sister, Kathy Grahm; nephew, Tom Personett; and granddaughter, Cassandra Rhine.

Patricia is survived by daughters, Trisha (Brad) James and Arista (Dan) Role; sisters, Peggy Colby and Betty Reynolds; brother, Rusty Personett; grandchildren, Heather Rhine-Nace (Tiffany Rhine-Nace), Samantha (Les) Weber, Ayden Role, Brandon Role, Amber James (Jessica James); and great-grandson, Sylas Rhine-Nace.

Services will be held at a later date.

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Patricia’s family.