Mary Elizabeth Roberts, born January 22, 1930 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was 80 years old when she made her transition on September 9, 2010. Her parents were Pitman Baker and Eleanor Wilburn.
She attended Douglas High School in Webster Grove, MO. She married James O. Roberts at Scott AFB, Belleve, IL. As a military wife she lived in Missouri, Illinois, Mississippi, California, Hawaii, and New York to name a few.
Mary was a Christian and believed everyone should find their own path to God and respected all Faiths. Mary loved bowling and completed in bowling leagues where she won several trophies. She loved traveling the world and loved playing cards; Bid Wisk being one of her favorites. She loved music and dancing with her children. Jazz and Blues were her favorite listening genres. She hosted many family gatherings where everyone raved about her famous Bar-B-Que and Macaroni and Cheese from coast to coast.
She and Robert (James) were Business entrepreneurs who owned Roberts’ Beauty Salon, also they were the first African Americans to win a Limousine service in Honolulu, Hawaii, and the first African Americans to win a Service Masters Franchise in the state of New York. After retiring, in her love for children, she nurtured and helped care for Abgile (Abby) Wiesbord for many years.
Children: Richard Lee James, Sr., Rommel B. Roberts, William L. Roberts ESQ. (Ruby), Debra J. (Kenneth) Roberts-Black, Ingrid and Jackie Farwell. Grandchildren: Richard James, Jr., Yvette (Tony) Smith, Yolanda (Orlando) Jackson, Vanessa James, Lisa James, Alisa (Renee) Ramos, Erika (James) Roberts-Poe, William L. Roberts III Esq., Stoner’s, Tashia Roberts, Watson’s and a host of Grand, Great, and Great-Great-Grandchildren, including our family, Roberts, Wilkins, Baker, Horton’s, Farwell, Flye, and Quinn; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws, beloved friends, Chauncey Latham and Family.
Mother and Grandma: You are our warrior and we will miss your beloved, unconditional wisdom and love.
