Emma Jean Douglas-Roberson

1964 - 2018

Emma Jean

Douglas-Roberson

August 17, 1964 - Nov. 24, 2018

SOUTH BEND, IN - Emma Jean Douglas-Roberson (née Prestly) died unexpectedly in Indianapolis, IN on November 24, 2018 at the age of 54.

Emma was born August 17, 1964 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Juanita Hargrave and Robert Lee Prestly. She was a nurse for over 26 years in the Michiana area, doing what she loved, helping and nurturing people. Prior to her illness, she worked for Heartland Hospice. Emma enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Specifically, Emma enjoyed the time spent with her grandchildren. One of her favorite activities included cooking for the soup kitchen weekly at her church, which provided countless meals to the less fortunate.

Emma Jean is survived by her husband, Johnny Roberson; children, Allan (Jennifer) Prestly, Catrinka Prestly, Cassandra Douglas, and Cami (Justin) Mills; extended children, Jennifer Hill, Sheleita Dawson, Tamethia Hill, and Michelle Roberson; 4 sisters, Cynthia Prestly, Shirley “Tiny” Prestly, Tanya Bowie, and Earnestine Preastly; 4 brothers, Robert Prestly Jr., Clyde (Cathy) Prestly, Earl (Yolanda) Prestly, and Ray Prestly; 7 grandchildren, Alexis, Brianne, Joseph, Allan Jr., Samara, Issac, and Carter; 19 extended grandchildren; 3 sisters-in-law; and 5 brothers-in-law. Emma had 5 honorary children, Mia Lee, Ebone Shane, Sharvon Herron-Robinson, Dominique (Ryan) Williams, and Dominique Anderson. Emma is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews, Robin, Autumn, Robert Jr., Quasha, Rochelle, Chanita, Marquisha, Shakara, Shaniece, Jenee, Terry Jr., Jaren, Kelsey, Shalaqua, Austin, Brittany, Anthony, Tyler, and Nicholas, cousins, aunts, and adopted children/grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Hargrave (nee' Prestly/Lee); father, Robert Lee Prestly; grandmothers, Bertha Gardner and Helen Lee; grandfather, Earl Lee Sr.; father-in-law, Eugene Roberson Jr.; mother-in-law, Ida Mae Roberson; one son-in-law, Joshua Giden; and 3 brothers-in-law, Allan Bogard, Philip Bogard, and Johnny Mitchell.

A Memorial Service is scheduled at 11:00am on November 30, 2018, at Saint Paul Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 621 Lindsey St., South Bend, Indiana 46616, with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Emma's life. The family would like to thank the staff of Indiana University, Simon Cancer Center 3rd floor for their support and dedication to Emma's care. Arrangements: Crown Hill Funeral Home.