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Joan Roberts Obituary
Joan T. Roberts
VIRDEN – Joan T. Roberts, 82 of Virden, IL, passed away at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at her home.
Joan was born September 29, 1928 in Greene, Ohio, a daughter of Claude and Dorothy (Smith) Taylor. She married Andrew J. "Andy" Roberts on November 21, 1951, in Greene, Ohio.
Joan was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Virden, IL. She was also a member of the D.A.R. and the Huguenot Society of America.
She was actively involved in state politics: Former assistant to the Minority Whip of the State of IL, former precinct committeeman and candidate for State Representative and served on the Board of Directors for the Macoupin County Health Dept.
Joan is survived by her beloved husband Andy, her loving son, Andrew J. (Melinda) Roberts of Girard, IL, loving daughters, Darla N. (Robert) Warner of Westlake village, CA, Nancy Jo (companion, Thomas Magaletta) Roberts of Delray Beach, FL and Jennifer A. (Kurt) Schroeder of Shiloh, IL., 9 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, a sister, Nancy Donnell of Ft. Wayne, IN.,a brother Edwin Taylor of Columbus,OH., and several nieces and nephews.
Joan was preceded in death by a infant daughter, Dru Ann Roberts and a sister, Doris Porter.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 24, 2010, at the Calvert & Ferry Funeral Home, Virden, IL., Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2010, at the funeral home. Pastor Sue Sawers will be officiating; burial will be in the Virden Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society for Breast Cancer Research.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joan Roberts
La Rae Roberts Metcalf
October 25, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers here in Hamilton.
Aunt Louise & La Rae
Boyd Taylor
October 25, 2010
I wish I could be there. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you have my deepest sympathy. My Aunt Joanne will be remembered often and thought of fondly.
Joan Flowers-Egizii
October 25, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Nancy, I will never forget the great times I spent at your home with your family. Your mother was such a special person. I was always so proud to have the same first name. God bless each of you.
Deb Wiseman
October 24, 2010
Dear, Andy, Andrew, Darla, Nancy, Jennifer, Thank you for sharing your wife/mom with me I cant express the feeling in my heart I feel for her. I will always love you Joan!
jaquilla martin
October 24, 2010
I am sorry for your loss jennie my prayers are with you and your family.She was a great lady and will be missed. love you
Jeannette (Gatton) Rakers
October 24, 2010
Many years ago I rode with Joan to Springfield to work every day. She was such a dignified lady with a pretty smile. Interesting to talk with and always very proud of her children. May your memories sustain you during this time of sorrow.
Renee Wrightsman-Robison
October 23, 2010
You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time...my fondest childhood memories remain at the corner of Sunset Drive and Loud Street. She was a great lady...with love, Renee Wrightsman Robison
October 23, 2010
You are all in my thoughts and prayers....she was a great lady and my childhood memories with all of you remain precious to me...with love, Renee Wrightsman Robison
Nancy & Bob Heriford
October 23, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers. She will be remembered for always having a smile that lit up her face. She was a fine lady. May God be with you during this time and comfort you with His love.
Steve and Laura Clevenger
October 23, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
October 23, 2010
Know we are thinking of you. Each one will miss her in a special way.
She was our neighbor on the corner and any time that I was with her at some gathering, she had that special sparkle and joy about her, nice memory.
Mary Ellen Hulcher and Austin too.
October 23, 2010
Jenny,
Our hearts go out to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Drew, Connie, Stephanie and Andrew
Roxanne & Dale Green
October 23, 2010
We are sorry to hear of Joan's passing. She was a wonderful lady and will be truly missed. May god be with your family during this difficult time.
george and carol kruse
October 23, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Terry Hunter
October 23, 2010
Jenny- My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
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