Frances Roberts

Birth date: Aug 18, 1920 Death date: Oct 9, 2011

Frances Kathleen Roberts, age 91, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011 at her home in Denton’s Valley, Bristol, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millie Denton and Tom Stevens; her husband of 68 years, Lacy W. Roberts; a son-in-law, Randy Stephenson; and a great grandson. She is survived by two sons, William “Bill” Roberts and wife Mary of Abingdon; Wilbert “Will” Roberts and wife Rebecca of Bristol, TN; three daughters; Sandra Widener and husband Gene of Damascus; Carmie Sheffey and husband Robert of Bristol, VA; Jackie Stephenson of the home and Warm Springs, VA. She is survived by five grand daughters and six grandsons; Michelle Thomas and husband Benjamin of Abingdon; Angie Roberts of Abingdon; Kristen Conley and husband Rick of Moneta, VA; Kimberly Tushingham and husband Brett of Wilmington, NC; Jessica Stephenson of Blacksburg, VA; Dale Price and wife Lori of Abingdon; Jason Price of Piney Flats, TN; Robby Price and wife Miriam of Abingdon; Joey Price of Abingdon; Kevin Widener and wife Jennifer of Meadowview, VA ; Kelly Widener and wife Nichole of Bristol, TN. She is also survived by fifteen great grand children and several cousins. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 11, 2011, in the Riverview Chapel at Garrett Funeral Home in Damascus, VA with The Reverend Junior Gobble and The Reverend Jack Sprinkle officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in the Alvarado community. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Tuesday prior to the funeral service at Garrett Funeral Home. Grandsons will serve as pall bearers. The family would like to extend its deepest gratitude to Dr. Mark Handy of Abingdon and to the dedicated and caring staff at Mountain State Home Care of Johnson City, TN. A special thanks is also extended to Mrs. Elizabeth Sinclair for her loving care and support. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorial donations in her honor to the Greenwood Cemetery Association, 26192 Denton Valley Rd., Abingdon, VA 24211. Online condolences may be sent to the family and a memorial tribute may be viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Roberts and her family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Avenue, Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: 276-475-3631.Read Obituary

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Anonymous

655w ago

Carmie, you are in our prayers on the loss of your mother. We love you.

Anonymous

655w ago

Bill, Mary & Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Hold on to those wonderful memories of all the good times for they will help you get through the hard times. You are in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do for you, please call us.

Anonymous

655w ago

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Frances Roberts. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

Anonymous

655w ago

Loosing a parent can end the connection that you have with your aunts, uncles, cousins, and family friends. I lost my father, Warren Hines, August 21, 1998. I lost my mother, Susie Hines, August 23, 2008. They were the glue that kept our family reunions together. It is now the responsibility of the children left behind to continue the parent's traditions and extensions to others. It can be a struggle or it can be a blessing to others. May God Bless those who are left behind to extend the glue of the Roberts family.

Anonymous

655w ago

I am sorry to here about Frances passing. I remember coming to visit when I was a young girl with my dad Lacy Bebber, you moms cousin and Grandma Margaret Bebber. We alway had a good time and felt welcomed. Frances and Lacy were alway a blessing to us. Please know that your family is in our thought and prayers.

Anonymous

655w ago

You have been in our thoughts and prayers!! We loved Frances and I have so many wonderful memories of her at East Cherokee Elementary School. She was the cook when I attended school there and the cook when I worked there. She cooked so many wonderful meals and was a kind, loving lady. God truly blessed everyone that knew Frances because she showed love to everyone and everyone loved her. I know that you will miss her so much but I know that she is having a wonderful time in Heaven with Lacy and her loved ones. Hold on to your precious memories and the promise that one day we can join her in Heaven with our blessed savior. Love & prayers, Bud, Marie and Renee Rowe

Anonymous

655w ago

We will miss Frances' brown sugar pies. When we leave this world we wonder if we have left a legacy that will continue to make the world a better place to live within. This includes the children that we have mothered. Will our children be morally, decent children that have integrity, honesty and true love for their fellow man? Have we raised our children to love each other and nurture one another so they can continue the legacy from their parents? Can Frances and Lacy say they have left such a legacy that will continue to make the world a better place to live within? Family is very important and a loving family is very rare in this 21st century.
Frances and Lacy you will be missed, but have you left a positive legacy behind?

Anonymous

655w ago

Jackie, Jessica and family members,
Please know that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers during your loss. We know you will miss your mother and grandmother deeply. Hold close to your hearts those fond memories of great times spent with her. Much love.

Anonymous

655w ago

Sandy I'm sorry to hear about your moms passing my prayers are with you and your family,if you need anything were here to help.

Anonymous

655w ago

Dear Family,So sorry for the loss of your mother.we loved her very much!She will not be forgotten.as a young girl at Harr school she taught me many things,I will never forget how good her eggs and brown sugar toast tasted early on a school morning..She always had a big smile to go along with it too.she made every child feel welcome and loved not to mention what she taught us about the Lord in Sunday school..She's rejoicing in Heaven now with all the others thats gone home and We do thank God for letting us know this precious lady.you all are in our prayers!