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1935 - 2013

Earlene Roberts

1935 - 2013

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BORN

1935

DIED

2013

Earlene Roberts Obituary

Published by Clovis News Journal and Portales News-Tribune on Aug. 7, 2013.

Earlene Roberts
former State Representative
Funeral services for Earlene Roberts, 77, of Lovington, NM will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Lovington with Speedy Faith officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Kirby-Smith-Rogers Funeral Home.
Earlene was born an Okie on August 19, 1935, to Earl and Myrtie Lee (Hoffman) Leavelle and passed from this life at her home on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. She married Doyle Roberts on November 12, 1953, and they shared 46 years of marriage before he preceded her in death. She later met and married Holmes Lovejoy and they shared nearly ten years of marriage together. Raised in humble surroundings, Earlene was a farmer, pioneer, businesswoman, legislative servant, real estate broker and over-all hard-worker. She could drive a tractor, argue with the governor, flip a pancake, counsel with someone in need, and sell a property all before 7:00 a.m. on a Monday morning. Her zest for life was exhibited through her energizer bunny-like character. Although Earlene was business-minded, she was also family-hearted. The love she had for her family was immeasurable.
She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and two brothers, Delbert and J. D. Leavelle.
She is survived by her three children: Pam and husband Speedy Faith; Robbie and wife Allyson Roberts, Kevey Roberts and husband Henry Quintana; five grandchildren: Krystie and husband Robert Arreola, Josh and wife Rachel Faith, Ryan Roberts, Danielle Roberts, Faith Roberts; three great grandchildren: Brooklyn and Bronx Arreola and Jaxton Faith and a host of friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 8th from noon until 5:00 p.m. and Friday, August 9th from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family in residence at funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.. Memorials may be made in Earlene's memory to Hillcrest Baptist Church, Building Fund, 220 West Ave. I, Lovington, NM 88260.
Condolences may be sent to www.kirbysmithrogers.com

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August 9, 2013

To Earlene's Family,
I am so very deeply saddened to hear of Earlene's passing. She was a wonderful person and a great friend to many, including me. I loved the times that we shared in Santa Fe and came to know that she loved her family deeply and passionately. I know that you will miss her, but it is my prayer that time will soften the pain of your loss and give way to sweet memories of Earlene and the times that you spent together. In deepest sympathy,
Blake and Terri Curtis

edna garcia

August 9, 2013

i really enjoyed "marching" down the streets with you, while lucy was attempted to run for "state representative" i will never do that again......butt i had fun being around you. luv always edna garcia.

Terrill Mitchell

August 9, 2013

As Superintendent of Schools at Dora for 9 years, I always enjoyed my time with Rep. Roberts. I saw her many times in the "Merry Round House" and she was the one making things MERRY! A fun, Godly woman that wasn't afraid to let her Christianity show! I always saw her fighting hard for Eastern and South Eastern New Mexico in the legislature.
God graces our lives from time to time with people that will have a lasting impact us and Earline was one of those, without a doubt!

Donald Manis

August 7, 2013

I knew Earlene Roberts as a fine Republican representative and I went to school with her last Husband Holmes Lovejoy at Dora High School in the 50"s and and there was not anyone that did not praise them for their good nature and friendliness. I ran for Magistrate Judge in the late 90's when Earlene was campaigning for re-election and this was when we first met. She was a gracious lady and Holmes was a country Gentleman. She will be sorely missed and Heaven has gained a welcome soul. May God bless her family that cherished her so much.