Dorothy Irene Roberts

Dorothy (Dot) I. Roberts of Universal City, Texas passed away peacefully in her home on January 18, 2023. She was 103 years old and was surrounded by friends and family on that day. Dot was born on April 5, 1919 in San Antonio outside Fort Sam Houston to a military family. She graduated from Brackenridge High School and held jobs such as a car hop, telephone operator, pharmacy packer, and bookkeeper.

In 1939, she married Gene Roberts whom she had known since she was twelve years old. They were married for 55 years before his passing. In those years they moved from San Antonio to Ohio before Gene went overseas to the Pacific during WWII. Afterwards in was Kelly in San Antonio; Fort Worth; Wheelus in Tripoli, Libya; Lackland; Edwards in the Mojave Desert and finally Randolph.

Dot was always busy volunteering at different places such as the Thrift Shop, NCO Wives Club, elementary school, Girl Scouts, and the library. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, knitting, needlepoint and her favorite thing, reading.

In Universal City, she was part of a group of individuals that wanted a library in the city. They succeeded when the city provided a surplus building. Years later they repeated their success when the city constructed a new library.

Her other passion was Wreaths Across America. This organization provides wreaths to the National Cemeteries all over the United States. She spent hours taking orders by phone, set up a tent in front of Wal-Mart and utilized other venues to spread the word about the wreaths. There is no telling over the years how many graves received a wreath or how much in donations was received. A friend remarked that when Dot entered heaven there was a line of soldiers ready to salute her.

Dorothy was predeceased by her parents, siblings, and other family members. William A. Mitchell, father; Minnie L. Kuentz, mother; Grace (Buford) Blaylock, sister and brother in law; Earl E. Roberts, brother in law; William J. Mithcell, brother; nieces Judy and Linda; and husband of 55 years, Eugene M. Roberts. All are buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

Dot is survived by her daughter, Jeanne (Steven) Stinson; grandsons, Kyle (Katrina) Scott; Kelly (Sharron) Scott; Michael Stinson (Jenifier Walls); Great grandchildren, Dylan Scott, Seth Scott, Dominic Walls, Jazmyn Stinson; and niece Brenda (Bob) Hale.

At Universal City United Methodist Church, she served on the finance, the Foundation and staff, pastor, parish relations committees. She was involved in establishing homeroom groups, Supper of 8, and craft projects. She also set up day trips for the congregation such as Painted Churched, Wildflower Seed Farm, plays at the Majestic, Main Street Bethlehem, and Brenham (Blue Bell).

The family would like to thank the members of the Martinez homeroom for all their assistance and support. A special thank you to the caregivers who looked after Dot and her needs.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Wreaths Across America, the Universal City library, or the Universal City United Methodist Church.

A committal service for Dorothy will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialuniversal.com for the Roberts family.