Judith Cole Roberts

Judith Roberts Obituary

JUDITH COLE
ROBERTS, 70
Educator

LAKELAND - Judith Cole Roberts, 70, died on May 11, 2010 at her home of cancer.
She was born September 26, 1939 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Mrs. Roberts came to Lakeland from Nebraska in 1959 and met the love of her life, Gene Roberts, and they were married June 4, 1960. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a member of the Lakeland Republican Club, the Lakeland Republican Women's Club of Lakeland and a member of the SPCA. Mrs. Roberts worked for the Polk County School System from 1960 until 2001.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Eugene Lebron Roberts, Lakeland, brothers, Donald Charles (Cathy) Cole, Moorhead, Mn., Robert Allen (Jackie) Cole, Block, Nebraska and John Frederick (Janee) Cole, Simi Valley, Ca. She was also survived by two loving Siamese Cats, Tosha and Mala.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday May 15, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary, 72 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, Florida. Memorials may be made to The Judy and Gene Roberts Scholarship Fund for Teachers at Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollings-worth Drive, Lakeland, Florida 33803 or to the SPCA, 5850 S. Brannen Road, Lakeland, Florida 33813. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.heathfuneralchapel.com.

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Published by The Ledger on May 13, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Judith Roberts

9 Entries

GAYLE DEESE

May 18, 2010

TO THE FAMILY OF MRS ROBERTS.I'M63 YRS OLD AND I HAD YOUR MOTHER FOR A TEACHER IN A-DALE JR HIGH SHE WAS THE BEST ALWAYS. GAYLE DEESE GLASS

Edie Hampton Maloy

May 14, 2010

Dear Gene,

It is with a saddened heart that I write in Judi's guest book.

We feel so blessed to have known your
Judi. She was a beautiful, talented, intelligent, courageous, and loving lady. She inspired all who knew her to live each and every day to the fullest...as she did hers!

Judi had a powerful and enduring faith in our Lord which she exemplified as she trusted Him to lead her through the overwhelming journey she traveled during much of her life.

Gene, you loved and supported your beloved Judi in every possible way. You were her greatest cheerleader and her best friend.

Now Judi has been called Home to be with her Heavenly Father to dwell with Him in Peace, Joy, and Love for all eternity.

Though Judi will be missed by all who knew and loved her, Gene, may you be comforted and find strength in our God's Promise.

Our love and prayers remain with you.

Roy and Edie

Sandra T.

May 14, 2010

I remember the kindness of Mrs. Roberts as guidance counselor at Auburndale high school. She was a beautiful lady who always had a smile for everyone. I've thought of her often and when I did I always remembered her beautiful smile. My deepest condolences to her loved ones.

Executive Committee FDRCCF

May 14, 2010

The Executive Committee (EC) of the Frederick Douglass Republican Club of Cental Florida (FDRCCF) extends sincere and sympathetic condolences to Gene Roberts as he grieves the passing of his beloved spouse Judi Roberts. The general community of Lakeland will miss her greatly. We are grateful for her contribution to the education and political systems of our county. She will be missed dearly. May she rest in peace.

Evelyn Harrell (OBHC)

May 13, 2010

Here we stand together,
Dressed in our pain.
We can't go back and relive our lives -
But we can go on from here.
Close your eyes
And let the pain slip away
Let go of the sadness;
It belongs to yesterday,
And let's walk.
You aren't walking alone.
And neither am I.

May your memories and your faith comfort you.

May 13, 2010

ABBOTT(EUGENE) SENATOR:
WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER BEING THE BEST MAN FOR YOU AND JUDI ON THAT JUNE DAY IN 1960. SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL THEN AND REMAINED THAT WAY IN HER LIFETIME. SHE IS WAITING FOR US IN PARADISE. MAY GOD REST HER SOUL AND REMEMBER:
NO ONE EVER DIES IF THERE IS SOMEONE LEFT TO REMEMBER. YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS MY BEST MAN,
DONNIE WILLIAMS

Susan Conner

May 13, 2010

Gene, family and friends of Judi,
I got to know Judi through working with the Polk County Schools. I was hired in Information Services after Judi's retirement in December 1997, so I never had the privilege of her being my supervisor. However, my job was a newly created job that Judi had a lot of input in before her retirement and afterwards training me. She was honest, sweet, gracious and intelligent and I am so fortunate that I had the opportunity of working with her. She worked with me for months and never received anything in return but my gratitude. Eventually the PCSB realized her value and she became a consultant. That just shows the dedicated and kind person that Judi was. I will never forget the sweet patience she had in teaching me and the bond that she and I formed from all of those months. Judi always remained special to me and will always hold a special place in my heart. She will be missed by many she was such a very special person.

My prayers are with you,
Susan Conner

Jackie Stambaugh

May 13, 2010

Judith ,we will miss you, and i (your former class in 9 th grade student) have enjoy you for our teacher and i love you and you have taught us (me) a lot thing in like and our studies. May you rest in Peace.

judy Wilson

May 13, 2010

I remember a kind, loving, soft spoken lady from my school days at Auburndale back in the lates 60's and early 70's. I do remember having to go to her office a few times back then also. Mrs Roberts has always had a place in my fond memories of school and I have never forgotten her. She was a positive in my life. We shared the same name and I can see her now at the gates of Heaven with a sign that says, " Guidance ".
Judy Roberts Wilson

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