Joanne-Roberts-Obituary

Joanne Erwich Roberts

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

About

LOCATION
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Obituary

Send Flowers

On Saturday morning, Joanne Erwich Roberts died tragically at her long time home in Chapel Hill. Joanne was a senior scientist, professor of speech and hearing sciences, and a research professor of pediatrics at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Dear Erwich and Roberts Families

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Barry,

On behalf of the editorial staff at South-Western, we were deeply saddened to learn of Joanne's passing. Our thoughts are with you and the rest of your family during this time of grief.

Our sincerest condolences,

Vicky True, Rob Dewey, and the entire editorial staff at South-Western.

It was a priviledge to have known and worked for Joanne. She is an inspiration to all for her strength, compassion, and thoughtfulness, not to mention the depth and breadth of knowledge she has provided for all those related to speech and hearing sciences. My thoughts and prayers are with you as we all mourn her passing.

To the family and friends of Joanne Roberts,
I had Joanne as a teacher in speech and hearing about 12 years ago. She, along with Kathy Davis, taught one of the most inspiring classes I have ever taken on 2-5 year olds at FPG. She brought in marvelous speakers, put us to work in the classroom, and taught us how to think and capture what we were looking at from a variety of developmental perspectives. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to learn under Joanne, our thoughts and...

Dear Barry,

Ron and I were deeply saddened to learn of Joanne's passing. She was a lovely person; a delight and inspiration to all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

Beverly and Ron Wilson

Dear Roberts family,
I worked with Joanne on a research project during my Masters program in Speech Path. I also babysat the boys once and watered your plants a time or two. Joanne's boundless energy and enthusiasm for her projects were an inspiration. My thoughts and prayers are with Joanne and your family at this time. Know she had a huge impact on many, many people.

Mr. Roberts, Justin, Matt -
I was incredibly saddened to hear of Mrs. Roberts' passing. She was a wonderful mother, wife, and friend. We all have very fond memories of her to help get through this difficult time. We will miss her dearly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Brandon and Erika Smith

To the Family of Dr. Joanne E. Roberts,
I was very saddened to hear about the passing of Dr. Roberts. I worked very closely with her on my dissertation; she was co-chair of my committee and provided the subset of data that made my PhD a reality. She was one of the hardest working people I have ever met - and she expected only the best from me. She believed in me, and was there for me even when I was frustrated and tired of writing. I owe a lot to her. She will be missed.

To the family of Joanne,
I was terribly shocked to hear today of Joanne's passing. Joanne was a regular client at Caju salon in Chapel Hill, where I am a stylist. I have had the pleasure of styling her hair many times and always enjoyed her upbeat, pleasant attitude. She was a great lady and I know I speak for everyone at Caju when I say how very sorry we are and how VERY much we will miss her. I hope you can find peace in all this tragedy soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers. ...