Julia Carolyn Roberts

Julia Carolyn Roberts (Nichols) passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Carmel, IN at the age of 70. The bookends of her life were family and education. She is survived by her mother, Mary Nichols, sister Shirley Nichols Gardner (Al), (West Bloomfield, MI), brother, Ronald Nichols (Deanne) (Indianapolis, IN), daughters Erica Roberts (Colorado Springs, CO), Erin Roberts (Washington, DC), Evan Roberts (Sanford, FL). She is preceded in death by her father, Tommy Nichols and brother Tyrone Nichols (Gary, IN). Julia is survived by her grandchildren (Madysen Roberts, Anaya Roberts, Jeremiah Roberts, Ella Roberts, Idol Roberts, Kendall Roberts), nieces and nephew, uncles, aunts and cousins. Julia was born on April 7, 1950 in Amory, MS to Tommy and Mary Nichols. She graduated from Tolleston High School (Gary, IN), Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a Nursery School – Kindergarten endorsement and graduate studies at Butler University in Education. Julia received many accolades during her professional life as an educator. She taught for more than 40 years beginning in Houston and Corpus Christie, TX and completed her life’s work as a second grade teacher at Greenbrier Elementary School (Indianapolis, IN). Greenbrier was very special to Julia. She taught kindergarten – third grade where she integrated curriculum instruction in math, science, language arts, economics and social studies to make learning fun for her students. Julia described herself as a coach in the huddle and on the sidelines dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and encouraging students to excel. She described herself as a candle with education as her eternal flame. A memorial service will be live streamed via the Facebook page of Leppert Mortuary Carmel Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 10 am. You may also click the View Live Stream link on the services page for Julia Roberts at www.leppertmortuarycarmel.com.