Dorothy Roberts

ROBERTS, Dorothy Marie Grimes "Dottie," Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, sister, and friend, left to join the angels June 9, 2010 with her family at her side. Born September 6, 1920 in Alderson, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Elva Victoria Kirby Grimes and Walter Franklin Grimes. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Allen E. Roberts, and her sons Brian and Allen. She was a loving mother and devoted wife who dedicated her life to caring for others. Survivors include sons, Wayne Roberts of Rappahannock Academy and Kenneth Roberts and his wife, Suzanne, of Aylett; daughter, Marcia Weber of Hanover; granddaughters, Tiffany Talley, Kristin Roberts, Diana Rogers, and Paula Priesmeyer; grandsons, Matthew Weber and Michael Roberts; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Madeline Fix of Crozet; many nephews and nieces; and a host of friends. Dottie was a strong and courageous woman who faced all of life's challenges with the strength of her love for her family and her faith. She will be loved, remembered and missed always. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 11, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. A funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park. The family would like to thank the staff from the Masonic Home of Virginia for their special and tender care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Richmond Chapter, 4600 Cox Road, Ste. 130, Glen Allen, Va., or by phone 804-967-2580.



This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.