Mrs. Leigh Ann Roberson, 55, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Methodist Hospital in Memphis.

She was born September 25, 1970 and was a graduate of Dyersburg High School, the University of Tennessee-Martin, and Memphis State University. Throughout the years, she worked as a teacher in both Lauderdale and Dyer County Schools, including Finley, Bogota and Fifth Consolidated, where she was a Special Education teacher. When her daughter was born, she transitioned to being a devoted mother and homemaker. She later was self-employed, managing rental properties and as a dealer for Graceland and Max Steel Portable Buildings.

Leigh Ann was a strong supporter of the work of the Paws to Care Animal Rescue in Dyer County and surrounding areas, volunteering in any capacity needed, especially coordinating fundraising efforts. She deeply cherished her poodles, Benny and Henry.

Leigh Ann is survived by her husband, Billy Roberson; her daughter, Taylor Roberson; her aunts, Vickie Hollingsworth and Judy Wallace; and several cousins.

She is preceded in death by her father, Terry Ratliff, her grandparents Edward Ratliff and Littie Ratliff and her uncles, Danny Hollingsworth and Bud Wallace.

Friends and family members are invited to gather at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. for graveside funeral services conducted by Mr. Rick Crawford. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Leigh Ann's friends are honored to serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be directed to support the work of Paws to Care at www.pawstocare.org.

Taylor's tribute to Leigh Ann:

My precious mom. Walking into the hospital with hopes of bringing her home and leaving with nothing but a bag of her clothes was something I had never envisioned. Even so, she has entered the best home of all.

She was selfless, loving, and full of light. She gave so much of herself to everyone around her and never asked for anything in return.

If we were in a room full of people and happened to notice the same thing, I already knew she would be laughing too before glancing at her. She was my best friend.

I give thanks to God for handpicking her for me and blessing us with such a special bond. I pray to be half of the person she was. She wanted me to have the best life possible and I always planned on paying her back for it someday.

Although I'll never be able to do that, I will continue to live this life for the both of us and make her proud. Mom, always remember, Tay loves you more.