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Myrtice Roberts Obituary

Myrtice Roberts
December 22, 1948 - October 2, 2012
Macon, GA- Myrtice H. Roberts was called to rest on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Funeral services were Saturday, October 6, 2012 at Bethany SDA Church, 1550 Edna Place Road.
Myrtice was born on December 22, 1948 in Macon, Georgia. She attended St. Peter Claver Elementary School. She was among the first African American students to attend Mt. De Sales Academy, class of '67, she then attended Mercer University class of '71.
Myrtice was a devoted member of Bethany SDA Church and worked at Bethany Jr. Academy and Daycare from 1990 until 2001. She acquired her own non-profit, Neighborhood Enterprises, Inc. in 2001. NEI's motto is "helping people, help themselves", which includes the Summer Food Program, Student Scholarship Organization, fruit sales, food drives and other charitable acts of kindness. One of her many accomplishments was purchasing and establishing Neighborhood Academy in 2010.
Myrtice is survived by her daughter, Makeda Lane; brother, Dr. Charles (Adah) Roberts; aunt, Mattie L. Tomlin; dear cousins, Patricia Coran, Brenda Smith and Charlene Jordan; dear niece, D'Amica Coran; three nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to Neighborhood Enterprises, Inc., 3260 Imperial Drive, Macon, GA 31211.
Family contact: 3260 Imperial Drive
Hutchings Service.

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Published by The Telegraph from Oct. 4 to Oct. 7, 2012.

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Janice Stevenson

October 23, 2022

I will always remember how much Myrtice enjoyed being in the Pathfinder and Master Guide programs. I will remember her eagerness to participate on the Women's Day Program in her army fatigues like a real soldier and I will never forget her candidness in telling me the breakfast I prepared for her one time was delicious except for the yellow grits. She made me promise never to make them again!!!

Johnnie Quarterman Heck

August 22, 2013

Words cannot express what I felt when I heard of Myrt's passing. We were classmates and friends at Mercer. My deepest sympathy to her family.

John Davison

October 13, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you Dr. Roberts and your family, continue to look to God to comfort your heart.

Evelyn Clowers

October 9, 2012

My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. We will keep Myrtice alive through our memories of her.

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Y Fuller

October 9, 2012

A great person!!!!!Who went extra mile for people.God blessed you...

Georgina Collier

October 8, 2012

im going to miss you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Georgina (Gina) Collier

October 8, 2012

Myrtice I'm going to miss you I did'nt know what was going on,forgiver me for not calling you to see what was going on I'm praying for your family you was A good friend from the time I meet you In 1987 I knew you was a good spirt person you and your mother and daugther I know you find God and you love him and find joy and love peace in him and he love you Georgina(Gina)_ Collier Family is Praying For You All

james norwood

October 8, 2012

charles sorry about the lost of your sister,god can do anything but fail.

ALFREDA PIERCE

October 7, 2012

REST IN PEACE MYRTICE ROBERTS YOU WILL B TRULY MISSED ALFREDA ,VERDELL PIERCE AND FAMILY

Charlene Grant

October 7, 2012

I attended Myrtice's Tribute and Funeral services. What I felt and saw in her church was just so much love and respect for a woman I have known since childhood. She was a Pathfinder, and the path she found and followed led her straight to her Father in Heaven. Rest in Peace my friend

Donna Couron

October 7, 2012

So sorry to hear of your passing away. Your family is in our prayers.

-Fruit Coordinator Wimbish Rd SDA Church

Barbara Brannon

October 7, 2012

May God bless the Roberts & Lane family.

Geraldine Battle Thomas

October 7, 2012

Makeda and Charles-I was saddened to hear of Myrtice's demise. We met at 5 yrs old @ SPC in Ms. Mary Davis's kindergarten. May she rest in peace and find reward for her good works here.

AVA SULLIVAN DAVIS

October 6, 2012

RIP Myrtice. I remember the times of old Pleasant Hill, walking, laughing,and having fun through the neighborhood. Always warm and gracious is what Myrtice was. Blessings to the Roberts Family.

October 6, 2012

Dear Charles and Roberts Family,

I am so sorry for the loss of Myrtice. I remember most her very warm spirit and beautiful smile. Know that you are in my prayers.

Patricia Walker

Weldon Johnson SPC Class of 1966

October 6, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Charles Mills

October 6, 2012

To the Roberts family and Makeda: My deepest condolences. I am unable to attend the funeral--but I will call you soon to express my love more directly. But, my love for Myrtice is there always. She is remembered in her sweetness and her smile. My Mom and her were the best of smiles and joy. Their memories will be shared and experienced for a life time to come. Stay strong in the comfort of your Mother's love, strength, and kindness. This is a time to know that she is in a better place--and, that place is the Rest in God's wonderful arms.

Peter Givens

October 6, 2012

My condolences to the family.
Know that God is with you at this time and always.
I will always cherish the time we spent at St. Peter Claver.

Janet Moss

October 6, 2012

May God bless you and your family throughout this bereavement time and always.

Alfred Ward Sr.

October 6, 2012

To the Roberts and Lane Family.Myrtice i was happy to see you.Although you were in emory hospital.But no more pain and suffering. You were a kind and sweet person thank you for being a part of all of our lives.Mekeda stay strong for the lord is with you always.May god bless you and your family.Love you Butch.

Windhom Family and Foreman Family

October 6, 2012

Our prayers are with you all during this time of sadness. But we know you'll find joy as you celebrate her life as you knew it to be.
The Building Family Foundation

Bob Fickling

October 6, 2012

This was a shock and the family have my heartfelt condolences and my prayers, she will be missed.

Michael McEachin

October 6, 2012

To the Roberts Family, I was saddened today by a notice sent out by Lisa Kersey, Director of Alumni Relations of Mount de Sales of Myrtice's passing. I was a classmate all through the MDS years, but it was a couple of decades after graduation that I began to realize what pioneers that first group of African-American students in my class faced, overcame and accomplished. I am proud to have known her. Please know that my thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.

Florence Hamilton

October 5, 2012

To the Roberts and Lane Family:
During this sad time, may the Lord's promise bring you strength and hope.
An extraordinary woman,whom I will miss and always remember.

Carolyn Durham

October 5, 2012

My heartfelt condolences go to Keta and the Roberts family. hold on to your faith and good memories. They will sustain you during this differcult time. May God bless and keep you.

October 5, 2012

With Our Sympathy, to you and your family. May it comfort you to know that we were so very sorry to hear of your loss... You're in our thoughts now and in the days to come. " Ephariam C. Peek and Family "

Betty Walker

October 5, 2012

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

Glenn, Kendra, Brandon, Christian and Londyn

October 5, 2012

Cousin Makeda....Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Myrtice was always full of energy and always kept a smile on her face. She will be missed dearly.

Barbara White

October 5, 2012

My condolences aand prayers go out to the Roberts family.

Nicole Pride

October 5, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. She was a very kind and wise woman. She brought joy to the office every time she came down to Savannah, she will truly be missed.

robert edwards

October 5, 2012

to the Roberts family from the Edwards family we will allways love u rest in peace myrtice

Duane Adams Lee

October 5, 2012

Myrtice was the best "COUSIN FRIEND". She was motivating, resourceful, a giver, fruitful, willing to help others, vivacious and filled with energy. Myrt 's smile was infectious. The SUN in her life was her beautiful daughter "Makeda". Surely Makeda will live with loving memories of her mom. Myrtice will be truly missed but her legacy of sharing and giving lives on.
We were cousins first then we became friends. Our bond was family, love and respect for each other. The dash between her birth year and transition year (1948 - 2012) was fulfilled. She has gone to live an eternal life with our father. POEM: GOD's BOUQUET" ....All the flowers God has made are beautiful. The rose in its glory and the lily in its whiteness do not rob the tiny violet of its sweet smell, or the daisy of its charming simplicity. Therese of Lisieux) .... Myrtice was our Bouquet of Flowers... Sadly missed!

Dereka Brown

October 5, 2012

My prayers go out to the Roberts Family for your loss. May God's peace, comfort and joy keep and cover you all during this time. :is love will continue to give you what you need to make it throughm
Dereka Brown, Norcross, GA

Tanya Fowlkes

October 5, 2012

May GOD keep you in your time of sorrow.... you can rest assure that the angels of the Lord is with you.... blessing upon you and your family

Eula Solomon

October 5, 2012

May my heartfelt sympathy be extended to the Roberts family. Dr. Roberts was one of my Upward Bound Counselors in the mid sixties and caring for others seems to come natural for this family. Ms. Roberts works too speaks to her character. May her works continue to adorn a character so few will or can ever hol

RIP, Janice Stevenson

October 5, 2012

To Makeda and family of Myrtice Roberts, I will always remember her kindness and laughs!

October 4, 2012

My sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. Keep Myrtice alive through your memories of her.

Christy Hill-Inman

October 4, 2012

With Sympathy and Love! From the family of the late Truenell Roberts Hill. Marva, Karen, Keisha and Jade.

Marques Brown

October 4, 2012

Makeda and the Roberts Family,

My prayers goes out to you and the family. As you know that she is in a better place and again my prayers are with you and the family.

October 4, 2012

to the family you have my deepest sympathy. from pokey

Marion McMillan Jr

October 4, 2012

She lived a joyous & fun life.I truly sympathize in the loss of a mother,sister & classmate.

Ianthe Wood

October 4, 2012

Sweet Lady, my lady, Rest In Peace

pastor vickie williams

October 4, 2012

With heartfelt sympathy, and prayers in your great loss of one loved so dear. We pray Gods tender loving comfort and strength today and the many days to come, for Ms. Roberts family and friends in your season of mourning one so dear. We too had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Roberts in her work she was very pleasant, kind and helpful. pastor vickie williams, macon, ga.

Ianthe Wood

October 4, 2012

Ms. Roberts, My Lady, It is a honor to have met you, worked with you, laughed with you , cried with you, just to talk to you was pleasant. You are a wonderful woman, it has been a joy to study under you, to learn from you. I love you and you will forever be in my heart. May God watch over your family and keep them in the palm of his hands. Rest In Peace My Friend.

Derekia Foster-Johnson

October 4, 2012

I will keep you all in my prayers. Myrtice always had a beautiful smile when ever I saw her.

October 4, 2012

we will miss your professional smiles
we will never forget you.bonita lil children daycare center.

LeAnne Fulbright

October 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Love you

Kimberly Moffett-Smith

October 4, 2012

My prayers are with you and your family. Keta, your mom is the greatest. God bless you.

Michelle Moore

October 4, 2012

The first time I met Ms. Roberts, she greeted me with the most beautiful smile. That smile will live on. My prayers are with you. God is always with you, even through the worst storm.

Angela Jackson

October 4, 2012

Such a warm and wonderful person to know.You have been such an inspiration to me and my family. Thank you for your love and kindness throughout the years. We love you, Jackson Day Care

October 4, 2012

Such a warm and loving person and mother, Miss Myrt as I called her, We will miss you and know that your baby girl will be looked after.. Love you Miss Myrt!!!
Jen

Felicia Williams

October 4, 2012

Words cant explain how much you will be missed.You have been apart of my life for about 12yrs and Im so greatfull that the Lord let my borrow you.You were such a sweet person and Im so blessed to have you apart of my life.I love you Mrs.Roberts may you rest in peace.

Fay Shorter

October 4, 2012

May God be with the Roberts and Lane Families. My Prayers are with you all.
Cherish the memories.

sandra pennymon bryant

October 4, 2012

This was my classmate at Saint Peter Claver, we were also great friends. She was giving and kind even as a child. May God be with this family.

Mrs. Tameko Harpe & Harpe Stay -N- Play

October 4, 2012

To: The Roberts Family

As you travel this journey of say goodbye to your dear Ms.Roberts may you find sweet comfort in her loving memories.I know your hearts are broken and full with grief. My heart goes out to all of you during your time of sorrow. You are our in our thoughts and prayers.

Gloria Johnson

October 4, 2012

Makeda, please find comfort in knowing that others care and is praying for you in your hour of sorrow. Remember to "Trust in God".

Gloria Johnson
Little People's Paradise

Achante' Williams

October 4, 2012

A great loving person,with a warm loving spirit,who will always be remember for her great deeds!!!!!! R.I.P Ms. Roberts

Achante' Williams

October 4, 2012

A great loving person who had a warm loving spirit,and heart of gold!!!R.I.P Ms.Roberts

Karen Evans-Daniel

October 4, 2012

I remember speaking to her about a week ago, she sang me a song and said she hoped I felt better. Not selfish and always thinking of others. I will forever remember her and celebrate her life and Godly Spirit.

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