Ruth-ROBERTS-Obituary

Ruth ROBERTS

Williamsburg, Virginia

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WILLIAMSBURG - Ruth Nicholson Roberts, a Williamsburg resident since 1953, died Sept. 29, at age 91, following a short illness. She was the founder of Parlett's gift shop, a talented artist, a patron of the arts and an avid gardener.Well-known for her energy and independent spirit, Mrs. Roberts...

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I send my deepest sympathies to Mrs. Roberts' family for I know that they miss her terribly, as we do here at Windsor Meade.

Ruth Roberts was an amazing woman. She was wonderfully spirited, wildly creative, and had her own smart sense of style—even at 90 years old. Like so many gals who attended William & Mary, I worked for her and her husband at Parlett’s in the late 1970’s. It was a life-changing experience, although I had no idea at the time. Ruth was always ahead of the curve. She taught me that you could easily blend antiques with something modern or quirky, that collecting greeting cards and wrapping paper...

Ruth, I will miss you and your gardening tips. Your legacy will live on in Littletown Quarter and at Parletts. With heartfelt sympathy to your family,