Arba Jean Roach, 64, of North Platte passed away June 23, 2019 at Great Plains Health.

Arba was born on August 19, 1954 in North Platte to LeRoy and Barbara (Houpt) Johnson. She attended North Platte Public Schools, graduating in 1972. Arba was united in marriage to Brad Roach on July 20, 1979 in North Platte. He preceded her in death on July 31, 2018.

She was most recently employed at Dollar Tree in North Platte working there for the last seven years. She enjoyed scrapbooking, ancestry research, crocheting, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her daughter, Tava of Kearney; grandchildren, Allorah, and Keegan both of Kearney; great-grandchild, Emberlee of Kearney; sisters, Lois (Bill) Richards of Elwood, and Lila (James) Demilt of Ogallala; nieces, EvaDawn and Jr. Samantha Scott & Ryan, and Taunya Rolduff; nephews, Clyde Davis & Duana, Timothy Scott Jr., Jacob Scott, and Jeffrey Demilt; brother-in-law, Bill (Shari) Roach; sister-in-law, Laurie McLaughlin; aunts, Sandy Haney, and Mona Dobbins; and an uncle, Ralph (Barb) Baker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Brad.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2019 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Visitation will be held 1:00 – 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.