Grace Roberts
Grace Agnes Roberts, age 95, of Friendship (formerly of Necedah and Mauston), Wisconsin died March 16, 2007 at the Moundview Memorial Extended Care in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at the Bay View Cemetery in Necedah, Wisconsin. Rev. Richard Corning will officiate.
Grace was born July 8, 1911 in North English, Iowa to Charles and Florence (Smith) Blair – the second of six children. Grace met her future husband, the local mail carrier, when her parents moved to a farm in Sprague, WI. She later married that mail carrier, Raymond Lee Roberts on June 27, 1928 in Winona, Minnesota.
The couple made their home in Necedah, Wisconsin where they raised their four children. After Rays retirement, they moved to Friendship, WI and built a new home. In 1973, Ray suffered a stroke. Grace devoted herself to taking care of Ray until his death in 1978.
Although Grace enjoyed cooking, bowling in a league at the “Y” club, and dancing at the Dellwood Pavilion, her greatest joy was when she was spending time with her family.
Grace loved her church, the Methodist Church of Necedah. For years, she spent hours each month making quilts for the Womens Auxiliary of the church. Grace was also a member of the Eastern Star, where she served as a past worthy matron.
Grace was preceded in death by her Parents, Charles and Florence Blair; Husband, Raymond L. Roberts; Son, Raymond “Sonny” Roberts; Daughter, Lois Hedman; Sisters: Fern (Verno) Thomas, Marjorie Jean (Gerald) Petrowitz; and an infant sister Mary Lou; and Brothers: Melvin and Jake Blair.
Survivors:
Son: Homer (Ruth) Roberts of Marion, IL; Daughter: Karen (Harry) Redding of Glendale, AZ; Daughter-in-law: Fran (Marshall) Coon of Adams, WI; Son-in-law: Don Hedman of Sun City, AZ; Grandchildren: Kathie (Jerry) Dye, Nancy (Paul) Macewicz, Brenda (Robert Quinnell) Rhinehart, Raymond “Butch” (Lori) Roberts, Susan Hedman, Homer “Barney” Roberts, Mike (Ann) Roberts, Sandie (Charlie) Roberts, Russell Roberts, Janice (Rick) Roberts, Ronald Roberts, Gary Roberts, Teresa (Ken) Lowe, Heidi Abdul, John “Dagi” (Tricia) Reinhold; 16 Great-Grandchildren, 4 Great-Great-Grandchildren, and 1 Great-Great-Great-Grandchild.
I miss you Grandma!!!!!
A Sunday dinner served without an empty dish in sight;
A house so clean we often thought she toiled throughout the night.
A kiss to greet you at the door; and life’s trials borne with ease:
A visit to my Grandma’s house holds memories like these.
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You are in our prayers
In addition to the dinner rolls and noodles — let’s not forget the molasses cookies with white frosting, the coconut cream pie, and her german sweet chocolate cake — which she made sometimes on our birthday. Thank you Grandma. We miss you and will alwa
My favorite memories are with Grandma in the kitchen. Each visit she shared another "secret" to her specialties. My favorite was during an army leave visit, she shared her secrets as we made her dinner rolls.
Our condolences to the Family. Aunt Grace was a Wonderful Lady, and will be fondly remembered. Sorry we could not attend the service at Necedah, but our thoughts were with All the Family. My Sisters (Audrey & Shirley)send their condolences also.
My grandma was the head and heart of one great family. I am so very sorry that I hadn’t seen her in so long. I regret it very much. I hope that I can pass on to my girls that famous love that she gave my mom. I will try. I have mastered chocolate pie and
To the family of Grace Agnes Roberts, God Bless you during the loss of a wonderful woman. Having been friends for over 30 years, my family and my life was enriched. The loss that leaves such an emptiness shall be replaced by the gift of having been love
Grandma gave me my first taste of coffee- OK, milk with a little coffee for flavor! Though so many things remind me of her, it was the things from her kitchen that evoked the most special and vivid memories. The homemade noodles, mincemeat pie, fresh peac
Sending our condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We are still "snowbirding" on the Coast of Alabama. Regards.
I am truely sorry for your loss, Grace was a wonderful person. She is now at home with her family, and in the Lords care.
I had the pleasure of taking care of Grace when she was a resident at Liberty Manor. She was such a kind lady and always had a warm smile. I used to take my son with me to work sometimes and once he wondered off and I found him in visiting Grace, her fa
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Shes so much in a better place. Laurie Falash and family
Heidi
Grace was one of my favorite ladies in the ECC unit. She use to sit by me and visit and always telling me I was her girl. She will always have a special spot in my heart. May God comfort you during this time.