She married John P. Roberts on June 9, 1944. She retired in 1982 from Austin ISD and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate McRae family – brother, Nathan; sisters, Marjorie and Lorraine. She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Roberts and grandson, Kent Jett.
She is survived by her children, Margaret Tilley, Bobbye Jett (George), J.R. Roberts (Erline); and 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 9 great great grandchildren and 1 great great great grandchild.
Honorary pallbearers are her grandsons, Dennis Tilley, Brad Jett, Chad Roberts, Eddie Rodgers and Troy Jett. Also great grandsons, Nicholas Bassett, Jordan Jett, Zachary Mann, Alex Rodgers and Caleb Rodgers.
Pallbearers are great grandsons, Deven Bassett, Jacob Bassett, Tyler Cleveland, Adam Jett, Andy Jett, Brent Jett and Jeremy Mason.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 26, 2012 in the Chapel of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christopher House, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Austin, Texas 78759 or to the charity of your choice.
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