Roberta B. Furlow of Atlanta passed away on March 28, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, James W. Furlow; daughters, Eleanor Furlow (Phillip Hunter), Lillian Furlow; son, Warren Furlow (Kim); 5 grandchildren (Georgia Wray, Clayton, Elizabeth, William (McKenzie), and James; and one great-grandchild (Eleanor Wray). She is also survived by her sister, Eleanor Baughman and first niece, Virginia McDonough, as well as several other nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Furlow grew up in Ansley Park and attended Spring Street Grammar School, Grady High School, and Emory University. While at Emory, she was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She graduated with a B.A. in Sociology. She was an avid family historian and member of Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved animals, reading, and gardening.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening April 2, 2025 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM at H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Rd NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Graveside services will be held Thursday April 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM, at Arlington Memorial Park, 201 Mount Vernon Hwy., Sandy Springs, GA 30328.