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Claire Edwards-Roberts Obituary
Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday at Keller Church of Christ, 205 South Elm. Interment: Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Keller Church of Christ in Claire's name.
Claire Edwards-Roberts was born May 14, 1942, in Grenada, Miss. She graduated from Binford High School and continued her education at Holmes Junior College in Mississippi, the University of Texas at Arlington and Dallas Baptist University. She moved to the Metroplex in 1961. Claire was a highly respected CPA in Colleyville and sold real estate with Keller Williams. She was a leader in her field and in the community. Claire spent her life devoted to God. She ministered to others by feeding the hungry and making blankets for children. "Mom" made every person she knew feel special. She loved God, life, family, friends, pets, cooking, quilting and the holidays. Claire was a wonderful wife and an amazing mother. She will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister; three grandchildren; and husband, Nathan Edwards.
Survivors: Husband, William C. Roberts III of Roanoke; son, Ronald Edwards and wife, Jeanette; daughters, Cheri Edwards, Natalie Stricker and husband, Scott, Kathy Hodge and husband, Sandye, all of the metroplex; brother, Sonny Taylor and wife, Shirley of Mississippi; grandchildren, Shala Wright and Michael Leinweber of Tucson, Ariz., Christal Caffey, Taylor, Jordan, Krissy and Brendan Stricker and Tyler, Tanner, Andi and Brandi Hodge, all of the Metroplex; and numerous other family members and friends.
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Jean Haywood
March 30, 2009
I met Claire through her accounting business. She was always professional, but treated you on a personal level. Always asking questions and showing her concern for what was going on in your life. She will be greatly missed.
Frankie McMurrey
March 22, 2009
To know Claire was to know a friend. She was my neighbor when she and Nat first got married. We went to night school together and quickly became close friends. I moved away but later worked for me when I had the child care center. She had a love for children and did a great job. She also became great friends with my mom, Dorothy Kinnaird and I kept in touch with her through my mom. She had a great and gracious heart for the needy. I am sure God has her busy already. I am so sorry that my mom and I just found today about her passing. We would have loved to have been at her service to pay our respects and honor her life. Our prayers for the family.
Modesta Juarez-Jacinto
March 20, 2009
I knew Claire for 17 years. Throughout that time she was a loving, trusted friend. She will be greatly missed.
March 14, 2009
Unlike many people, I had only known Claire for a couple of years. We were both EA's. I fell in love with Claire instantly and respected her. I had never met a more energetic, spiritual, gracious and joyful person in my life. I know Claire is in Heaven with G-d and the Angels. I love you Claire and will miss you. Your friend.
Carole Holman
Rev. Carl and Veta McLaughlin
March 14, 2009
Claire was a beautiful woman. I will never forget her concern for feeding the hungry. She cooked a Thanksgiving meal for a family in our church that she did not even know. We will miss seeing her smile. Our prayers are with you. Your neighbors,
Gwen Martin
March 13, 2009
Claire was an extraordinary person. I'll miss her great sense of humor, her big beautiful smile, and twinkling eyes.
Her love for the Lord and enthusiasm for life with all its challenges was known by all.
To know Claire was to love her and she was my friend.
March 13, 2009
Dear Bill and Family,
Claire will be greatly missed at Church. She was a wonderful Christian and an inspiration to many. Claire was a lady of class with a loving spirit. "A thing of beauty is a joy forever." Think often of your good times with Claire.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Noles Keller, TX
March 13, 2009
Natalie and Scott,
I am so sorry to here about your Mother. I know she is rejoicing with the Angels and praising her Savior.
Love,
Marvin and Cindy Junge
Debbie Ethridge
March 13, 2009
We will miss Claire's sweet spirit at our church. She was such a loving person who loved people and cared about them. I have known Claire for about 22 years and some of her children. I worked next to her office in Colleyville for Dr. Michael Grier's. She was always so gracious. To the family I know you will feel this hole in your heart. I lost my Dad in January 2008 and all I can say one day at a time. God has truely blessed this family she was an awesome person!!!
Janet & Gary Bacon
March 12, 2009
Claire was so gracious and helpful to us during our time living in Texas. I so admired her intelligence, inner & outer beauty, genuine classiness, humor, and authentic spirit. She made a difference in our lives. We will always remember her as one of our wonderful Texan friends.
Bobbie J Love
March 12, 2009
Claire was my dear friend, sister in Christ, and CPA. She gave so much in so many special ways- loving words of comfort, happy words of praise, taking time to talk, trying to understand, sharing other's joys, and helping when she could. Claire had a special way of giving and showing love in everything she did. I will truly miss her, and forever treasure the beauty of our friendship. May God bless, comfort and strengthen her beloved family during this difficult time.
jenni new
March 12, 2009
What a beautiful woman...the Lord used her in wonderful ways. I am sure only He knows all of the people she blessed. I was very blessed by amazing, wonderful Claire. I already miss her. I always admired her grace as she dealt with hurting people.
sharon mckelvey
March 12, 2009
Her Hugs were like Wings wrapped around you, like a Mother Bird nurturing her Children. The Love, Warmth and Security could always be felt through Claire. My Heart goes out to Her Dear Family and Friends.She will be truly missed by Me and many many others.
March 12, 2009
Claire was a beautiful lady inside and out. We are all better for knowing such a wonderful person. She will be in our hearts forever.
Jackie Branco
March 12, 2009
Kathy,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless.
Sharron Larson
March 12, 2009
From the first time I met Aunt Claire, she made me feel welcome in the Ellingburg familiy. She will be greatly missed!
My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Sharron Larson (Tommy's GF)
John & Nancy Cobb
March 12, 2009
Claire had been a friend of John and myself since 1992 in doing our tax preparation. She always had time for a short chat and enjoyed being brought up to date with your family and shared her family with you. She was indeed a very special lady. Will miss her smile and visits at tax time
Jane Fletcher
March 11, 2009
Claire was my best friend for 30 years. When you're friends that long, you become family. She was like a sister to me. I will miss her so much. My thoughts and prayers go out to each and every one of her family members and friends and everyone else's lives that she has touched in a special way. May she rest in peace. I love you always Claire!
Carrie Thiemann
March 11, 2009
Claire ministered to me while welcoming me to the neighborhood. She saved my mother hundreds of dollars putting together her taxes last year and she rallied friends and family to donate blankets for my sons "Homeless for a Night" project. I feel fortunate to have know such a wonderful lady.
Louann Lozowski
March 11, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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