Marilyn G. Roberts
August 25, 2021 at 7:25 p.m.
Marilyn G. Roberts
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Born March 31, 1949 in Rush County, she was the daughter of the late Donald George and Norma Lee (McDaniel) Gray. On October 31, 1970 she was united in marriage to Ervin E. Roberts, and he survives.
Marilyn was retired, having been a farmer and homemaker, in addition to working for many years for the U.S. Postal Service as a Rural Letter Carrier.
She was a faithful member of the Whitcomb United Methodist Church; Tri Kappa; board member of the Franklin County 4-H Association; Franklin County Extension Board; Junior Advisor for the Indiana Hereford Association; the Franklin County Cattlemans Association; as well as the Franklin County Community Foundation.
In her leisure time she enjoyed gardening, baking, and being with her grandchildren. She was an avid Purdue fan, and enjoyed Purdue Glee Club performances.
Besides Ervin, her husband of nearly 51 years, survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Eric (Kari) Roberts of Brookville, Ryan (Jessica) Roberts of Falmouthand Craig (Rose) Roberts of Brookville; six grandchildren, Kelby, Hayden, Easton, Karlee, Grant, and Claire Roberts; one sister, Janet (Mike) Sparks of Shirley, Indiana; a sister-in-law, Ursula Roberts of Brookville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Mary Ann Gray; a brother, Brian Gray; as well as her brother-in-law, Edwin Roberts.
Family and friends may visit from 4 until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Rev. Steve Rundel, pastor of the Whitcomb United Methodist Church, will officiate the funeral services at 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Whitcomb United Methodist Church, 7084 Oxford Pike, Brookville. Burial will then follow in Big Cedar Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County Community Foundation Cultivating Donor Development Fund or the Rush County Community Foundation Gray Family Fund.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Roberts family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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Born March 31, 1949 in Rush County, she was the daughter of the late Donald George and Norma Lee (McDaniel) Gray. On October 31, 1970 she was united in marriage to Ervin E. Roberts, and he survives.
Marilyn was retired, having been a farmer and homemaker, in addition to working for many years for the U.S. Postal Service as a Rural Letter Carrier.
She was a faithful member of the Whitcomb United Methodist Church; Tri Kappa; board member of the Franklin County 4-H Association; Franklin County Extension Board; Junior Advisor for the Indiana Hereford Association; the Franklin County Cattlemans Association; as well as the Franklin County Community Foundation.
In her leisure time she enjoyed gardening, baking, and being with her grandchildren. She was an avid Purdue fan, and enjoyed Purdue Glee Club performances.
Besides Ervin, her husband of nearly 51 years, survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Eric (Kari) Roberts of Brookville, Ryan (Jessica) Roberts of Falmouthand Craig (Rose) Roberts of Brookville; six grandchildren, Kelby, Hayden, Easton, Karlee, Grant, and Claire Roberts; one sister, Janet (Mike) Sparks of Shirley, Indiana; a sister-in-law, Ursula Roberts of Brookville.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Mary Ann Gray; a brother, Brian Gray; as well as her brother-in-law, Edwin Roberts.
Family and friends may visit from 4 until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.
Rev. Steve Rundel, pastor of the Whitcomb United Methodist Church, will officiate the funeral services at 10:00 A.M., Friday, August 27, 2021 at the Whitcomb United Methodist Church, 7084 Oxford Pike, Brookville. Burial will then follow in Big Cedar Cemetery in Brookville.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Franklin County Community Foundation Cultivating Donor Development Fund or the Rush County Community Foundation Gray Family Fund.
The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to once again serve the Roberts family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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