East Montpelier, VT
It is with great sadness the family of Roberta L. Bushey, 82, of the Horn of the Moon Road, announces her passing on Saturday, January 29th at the Central Vermont Medical Center.
She was born on August 30, 1939, the 4th child of Charles and Doris (Smith) Alexander. She attended Montpelier Schools. On September 24, 1955, she married Phillip H. Bushey. They were married over 65 years before his passing on March 27, 2021.
A true Vermonter to the end, she fought to get better, but it was not a battle to be won.
Roberta drove school bus for over 46 years in the area. She loved the students and getting them to and from school and had many memories and fun stories. She also enjoyed driving to the sporting event and watching the games. She loved spending time at the family camp, swimming, fishing, playing cards and good times with family and friends. She also loved going to casinos, bingo, shopping, and watching game shows.
She is survived by her daughters, Kathy Andrus (Bob) of North Port, FL, and Pam Adams (Mike) of East Montpelier; grandchildren, Matthew Andrus (Megan) of Concord, NH, Stacey MacArthur (Ian) of Kernersville, NC, Kyle Adams of Montpelier, Christina Fortner (Tony) of Charleston, South Carolina, Shannon Fillers (Kyle) of John's Island, South Carolina; great grandchildren, Cassidy Kvestad, Bradley and Abby Fillers, Gwen, Phoebe, and Claira Andrus; her brother, Allen Alexander (Mary); Several nieces and nephews .
She was predeceased by her parents, husband, son, Ricky Bushey; siblings Alice Campbell, Robert Alexander, and Albert Alexander; niece, Kimberley Morse. There will be no service at this time. Memorial contributions can be made to the Central Vermont Humane Society,