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Lily Roberts Obituary
Lily Frances Carraway Roberts, 80, homemaker and teacher of young children, died Saturday, February 16, 2013.
There will be a graveside service to be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday February 20th at Sopchoppy Cemetery. There will be an opportunity for a visitation with family and friends one hour before the service at the Cemetery.
Frances grew up in Sopchoppy, Florida, and graduated from Sopchoppy High School. She married Richard Randolph Roberts, her childhood sweetheart. They lived in places around the world as a military family; finally retiring in Tallahassee, Florida where she attended and graduated from Florida State University.
Frances is survived by her husband of 61 years, Richard Randolph Roberts, Sr.; two sons. Richard Randolph, Jr.,( Jann) of Tallahassee; Michael Francis( Gina) of Houston, Texas; three granddaughters, Meredith Wheeler, (Drew) of Oakland, California; Allison Roberts of Houston, Texas, Kathleen Jarashow (Ben) of Provo, Utah; two grandsons, Nathan Roberts (Courtney) of Tallahassee, William Roberts of Houston, Texas; two great granddaughters, Ellie Roberts of Tallahassee and Vivian Wheeler of Oakland, California; one great grandson, Nolan Roberts of Tallahassee; five sisters , Bettye Roberts (Tommy Edwin) of Tallahassee, Jessie McMillan of Gulf Breeze, Sandra Crum (Bobby) of Tallahassee, Carolyn Suiter (Galen) of Quincy, Susan Limbaugh (Gary) of Crawfordville; three brothers, Ausley Carraway (Ann) of Seneca, South Carolina, George Carraway (Jill) of Westminster, South Carolina, David Carraway (Charlie) of Sopchoppy. She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Faye Forbes Carraway, her father Ausley Burl Carraway, Sr., her brothers, Cecil Ott Carraway and Bradham Forbes Carraway.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida, 32328
Bevis Funeral Home Harvey-Young Chapel is in charge of arrangements (850-926-3333 or www.bevisfh.com)
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Memories and Condolences
for Lily Roberts
Cindy Westmark
February 26, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
WEBER ELAINE BORRELL
February 21, 2013
Please accept our sincere condolences
Lynette DuFrene
February 20, 2013
When we visited Francis and Randolph's home in Mexico Beach, it was heartwarming to see all of the momentos from family members as well as all of the photos of good times shared. Francis embraced these memories and cherished her family. What a lovely person .
February 19, 2013
The Turner family sends their condolences to the family and will remember her welcoming smile.
Terry DuFrene
February 19, 2013
The DuFrene family sends our very best thoughts. We enjoyed meeting Mrs. Roberts on her frequest trips to see her son Mike and family in Spring Texas.
February 18, 2013
May the family find comfort in the memories. Keeping in mind the Scriptural hope of everlasting life can help to sustain us during difficult times (John 17:3)
Steve Edwards and family
February 18, 2013
Please accept our sincere condolences.
February 18, 2013
June, Elizabeth, Callie, Sister and all the Carraway and Roberts Family, I am sorry for your loss.
Daisy White Simpkins
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