November 17, 1942 - May 1, 2019
Roberta K. “Cookie” Hollingsworth, 76, of Paw Paw, formerly of Aurora, passed away Wednesday May 1, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Roberta was born November 17, 1942 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of Robert and Roberta (Pierce) Fullwiler. She married Daniel Hollingsworth in February 1982.
Roberta retired as a general manager from the Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services. She was an extremely talented crafter, adept at everything from crocheting to weaving. She enjoyed her trips to the riverboat and playing the slot machines. She liked collecting and treasure hunting for antiques. She was into salvaging and restoring old items before it became as popular as it is today. Roberta was very giving. She gave much back to her community, often in ways that went unnoticed. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Roberta is survived by her husband, Dan; daughter, Michelle (Carlos) Medina; two step-sons, Todd (Renae) Hollingsworth and Tony (Julie) Hollingsworth; grandchildren, Matthew, Michael and Sophia Medina, Jordan Hollingsworth, Alyssa Boaz, Kolby Hollingsworth, and Dalton Hollingsworth; a brother, Fred Boyce; and very special friends the Hutchinson family.
She is preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother.
A funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at Torman Funeral Home, 510 Flagg St. in Paw Paw with Pastor John Yoeckel officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Interment will follow in Wyoming Township Cemetery in Paw Paw. Contributions in Roberta’s memory may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Vitas Hospice. Please visit www.TormanFuneralHome.com to sign the online guest book.
11/17- Happy Birthday Grandma, I miss you everyday!
We became friends with Cookie and Michelle in 1966 when I baby-sat for Michelle and even though we had not kept in touch, when we did meet, it was always as friends. Remember always…..memories are the legacy of love.
Roberta was such a sweet lady and had the pleasure to know her for a few years since I started doing her hair. I will truly miss her!
To me , you’ve always been Uncle Bob’s daughter “Cookie” , as I am your Uncle George’s boy’, Bob
We miss you Grandma “PawPaw”
Isaiah 57:1-2
The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; the devout are taken away, and no one understands that the righteous are taken away to be spared from evil. Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death.
Ode to “Cookie”
The past is history. The future, a mystery.
Forever, will always be, good memories of my sister
with me.
Fred