Denise Roberts

Denise Mae Wiegger Roberts, age 60, of Dover, TN passed away Thursday, August 5th, 2021 at Tennova Hospital in Clarksville, TN. She was surrounded with her family and immense love as she went to be with the Lord. Denise was born on June 17th, 1961 at Clarksville Memorial Hospital in Clarksville, TN. She was a graduate of Stewart County High School in 1979, and upon graduation, Denise went to achieve her LPN license from Paris Vo Tech in 1982. With her nursing accreditation, Denise worked in many roles in healthcare, including Royal Care in Erin, TN as a Charge Nurse, Clarksville Memorial Hospital, Gateway Hospice, and Gateway Home Health. Denise transitioned from these medical settings and spent some time working with students and staff as a permanent substitute teacher and school nurse within Stewart County Schools. In 2012, Denise continued her education and went on to receive her Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Hopkinsville Community College. Denise was an active mother, grandmother, and member of First Baptist Church, Dover, TN.
Denise was preceded in death by both her parents, Dorothy Marie Tanner Wiegger and Joseph Maurice Wiegger. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 41 years, Tim Roberts, daughters Amanda Fryer (Zac and Everett Fryer of Clarksville, TN), and Danielle Fuller (Adam and Elijah Fuller of Clarksville, TN), and son Ben Roberts (Ashleigh and Addie Roberts, Braxton Walton of Dover, TN.), as well as many friends and loved ones.

Mrs. Denise Mae Wiegger Roberts was an active spokesperson for the powerful impact organ donation can have for those who are seeking life-saving organs. After being the recipient of a donated organ, Denise spent the next 23 years speaking with students and the community to help educate others on how organ donation changes and saves lives. Even in her death she was able to give the gift of sight, touch, and ability to walk. In her honor and memory, please consider signing the back of your driver’s license and becoming an organ donor to help save a life.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 8, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Anglin Funeral Home. Visitation will resume Monday, August 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. William Gray officiating. Burial will follow at the McDonald Cemetery, Tennessee Ridge, TN. Those serving as pallbearers are Ben Roberts, Zac Fryer, Adam Fuller, Charles Parks, Sr., Josh Porche and Terry Greene.

Arrangements are entrusted to Anglin Funeral Home, Dover, TN and online condolences may be made to anglinfuneralhome.com.