Shirley M. Roberts Obituary (1931

Shirley M. Roberts, 88, of Pontiac, IL., passed away at 7:45pm on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Evenglow Inn, Pontiac, IL. A private family funeral service will be held at Calvert Martin Funeral Home, Pontiac, IL. Private family graveside service will be at Memorial Park, Pontiac, IL. Memorials in Shirley's name may be made to Evenglow Inn, Pontiac, IL. Calvert and Martin Home, Pontiac, IL is handling the arrangements. Shirley was born on December 6, 1931 in Pontiac, IL a daughter of Clarence Brown and Julia (Dobbs) Brown. She married Richard Roberts on January 9, 1954 in Pontiac, IL. Surviving are her children: Mike Roberts of Washington, IL; Steve Roberts of Pontiac, IL., Kathy Roberts of Pontiac; Jeff (Sharon) Roberts of Flanagan. Grandchildren are: Crystal (Andrew) Wade, Randy Roberts, Kate Roberts, Billie Jo (Mike) Henson, Ben (Lacey) Hulse, Kristen (Josh) Davis, Michael (Ashley Lewis) Donze, Kaitlan Norrod. She had 11 great-grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; husband and one son, Chuck Roberts and daughter in law, Sue Roberts. Shirley attended Pontiac Schools. She was a mother, homemaker and later went to work for Northwestern Mutual for 30 years. She was also coordinator for the Peace Meals Program. Shirley was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church of Flanagan, IL. Shirley was greatly loved and will be missed by many.