Karen Lynn Roberts, 68, of Groves, Texas passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur, Texas.

Karen was born March 28, 1951 in Huntington Park, California to Benjamin Gessner and Leonora Wood Gessner.

She was a resident of Groves for 40 years, and was a retired nurse from Christus St. Mary Hospital with over 20 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Teresa Gessner; and grandson, Jack Roberts.

Survivors include her husband, Raphael “Ray” Roberts of Groves; two daughters, Kara-Lea Roberts of Richmond, TX, and Felicia Roberts and Tim Kyzar of Groves; son, Michael Roberts and wife Amanda of Gatesville; four grandchildren, Emma, Hanna, Raegan, and Evan.

A visitation for family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., Friday December 27, 2019 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas.