Roxanne Joyce Roberts

Roxanne Joyce Roberts, age 64, of Red Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Roxanne was born on December 28, 1960 to James Allen and Agnes (Saice) Roberts Sr in Red Lake, MN.  Throughout her life, Roxanne worked in various jobs throughout her life, including at the Red Lake Café, cutting grass for the Red Lake Elderly and as a Bingo Clerk for Thief River Falls. She then went on to cooking at the casino for 20+ years and then working in maintenance until she retired.  Her biggest job that she loved was raising her grandkids and her great-grandkids. Roxanne was known for her selflessness, honesty and big heart. She enjoyed life to the fullest, playing Keno, spending time at the casino, visiting her sisters for coffee and gossip, and relaxing in her own way with a little weed and good conversation. She loved to tease and “terrorize” her family with her jokes.  Roxanne will be remembered for her strength, humor, and the deep love she had for her kids and grandkids, who were the light of her life.

Roxanne is survived by her children: Shannon Lee Rainey and Corey Randall Roberts; her special son: Brayden LeJoseph Sumner; grandchildren: Sydney Jean Roberts, Micah Jerell Roberts, Minzie Roberts, Korrie Roberts, Bruce Edward Sayers Jr, Brennon Allen James Sayers, Stephanie Agnes Angie Rainey, Steven James Rainey Jr (TeeTee), Staar Lee Rainey, Dana Luis Rainey, and Rox’sen Animikii Robert Rainey; great-grandchildren: Latasia, Bradley and Steven “Tre” III; and siblings: Patty Rossbach, Darlene Drouillard, Kathleen Neadeau, Arlan “Bushman” Roberts and Margaret Sumner.  Her love, humor, and strong spirit will live on through them forever.

She is preceded in death by her parents: James Roberts and Agnes Saice; sibling: Lori Mostrom; and grandson: Baylee Ravensborg.

A wake will begin on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the New Red Lake Center and will continue until the service at 11 AM on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 with Father Tom Niehaus. Active Pallbearers will be Bruce Sayers, Brennon Sayers, Donald Sumner, Arlan “Bushman” Roberts, Steven Rainey, Dana Rainey, Benicio Tyler, Marcus Neadeau Sr, Daniel Neadeau Jr, Hunter Beaulieu, Lydell Defoe-Cook, Cody Roberts Sr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Stephanie Rainey, Jayleigh Polar, Staar Rainey, Cheyenne Drouillard. Burial will be at St Mary’s Cemetery in Red Lake, MN. Roxanne’s laughter, love, and unforgettable personality will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.

Arrangements provided by Whispering Pines Funeral & Cremation Service, serving Northern Minnesota.

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