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Alice Roberts Obituary
Alice Kennelly Roberts, 96, of Covington, KY passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at her home. She spent half a century in teaching and administrative educational positions in Holmes High School in Covington, KY and later at Oak Hills High School in Cincinnati, OH. Her published books of poetry include Bluegrass (1949), Bluegrass Junior (1952) & Bluegrass Seasons (1959). She wrote Shamrocks & Bluegrass (1998) and she held key offices in the local Christopher Gist Historical Society. Alice had a featured column for many years in the Kentucky Times Star, the Kentucky Enquirer, the Kentucky Post and the Cincinnati Post. Alice was a member of Christ Church Cathedral in Cincinnati, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband: Edward Roberts. Alice is survived by her niece: Kristin Kennelly and nephews: Kevin Kennelly and Pastor John (Faye) Plunkett. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Christ Church Cathedral, 318 East 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Interment: Highland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Alley Cat Allies, 6920 Norfolk, Suite 600, Bethesda, MD 20814. Online condolences can can be made by visiting us on Facebook or at
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Lee Roy Reams
November 11, 2024
Remembering the lifelong kindness & support of Alice from my days at Holmes High School to my years on Broadway!! Lee Roy Reams
Lee Roy Reams
November 18, 2016
PS Memories of Alice continue to flood my mind. She always gave me space in her Covington Post column through the decades of my career. I treasure her beautiful memorial to my mother, Flora. How grateful I am for her support & friendship. Thank you, Alice! Love Forever, Lee Roy
November 18, 2016
She was Mrs. Roberts (Dean Of Women) when I was a student at Holmes High School in Covington, KY. She became 'Alice' through our life long friendship. Her dedication to the Covington / Cincinnati educational system will remain a fine example to follow. Alice's generosity & care influenced all of us. Her talent and intelligence as a poet & writer will continue to inspire. She generously accepted my Holmes High School Outstanding Alumni Award for me when I was appearing on Broadway and, therefore, unable to attend. We always visited when I came home. I am surrounded by many of her possessions in my New York brownstone. I treasure them and they comfort me with many happy memories. Alice will remain in my heart as a wonderful woman! Lee Roy Reams (Class of 1960)
Janet Jackson & Family
November 17, 2016
Our mother and father, Betty & Odin Wilhelmy, were life-long friends with Alice and Ed. Mom knew Alice going back to Holmes H. S. They enjoyed lots of good times together over the years. They will both be missed.
kelley
November 17, 2016
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
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