Grutcher Mae Roberts

ROBERTS Grutcher Mae (Downs) Roberts, age 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 7, 2010, with her family by her side. She was a resident at Manor at Whitehall. A lifetime member of Trinity Baptist Church, as well as a five year member of Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith. She worked in the food service industry retiring from the Columbus Public School System. She served numerous organizations including President of foreign missionary society, Mission Chorus, Senior Choir No II, Harmony Force Vocal Choir, The Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan Singing convention where she served as financial secretary for twenty-seven (27) years. She was treasurer of the Culturettes organization, matron in the Eastern Star, Birthday Club and Senior Citizens group at Church of Christ. Sister Roberts was preceded in death by her parents Rev. Walter and Ella Downs, four sisters, three brothers, granddaughter Denise Broady and son-in-law Walter Crockron Sr. Survived by daughters, Daisy L. Crockron, and Barbara (William, Jr.) Pressie; five grandchildren, Cecil (Pamela) Hill, Janice Holmes (David) Reynolds, Otis (Ivy) Crockron Jr., David Crockron, and Eric (Dionne) Pressie; sister, Mattie Castleberry; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Homegoing service 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Trinity Baptist Church, 461 St. Clair Ave., where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Rev. Dr. Victor Davis, eulogist. Entombment Green Lawn Cemetery. Special thanks to the staff at The Manor at Whitehall, especially her day nurse Angie and the staff and chaplain of Allied Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street. To sign the online guest book, please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits