Janette Ann Roberds' Obituary
Janette Ann Roberds, 99, passed away from this life on March 27, 2019. She was born September 30, 1919 in Oxford, Mississippi to the late Carrie McClarty Kelly and John Burney Kelly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, William Greene Roberds, Jr.; sister Mary Cobern; three brothers, J.B. Kelly, Herman Kelly and Maurice Kelly; and son-in-law Rusty May. Janette is survived by daughter Ann May of Sherman, Texas; son Bill Roberds and daughter-in-law Susan Roberds of Dallas, Texas; grandchild Rusty May Jr. and his wife Kristen May; great grandchildren Gunner May and Jameson May of McKinney, Texas; grandchild William May of Sherman, Texas
Janette and her husband moved to Longview, Texas and resided in the community for 55 years. She loved being with her family and friends, playing bridge and selling real estate helping people find a home. Janette later moved to Sherman, Texas where she resided for seven years. She was a member at First Christian Church in Longview, Oak Crest Women’s Club and daughter of the American Revolution (RAR). Our family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. J.M. Benson, Home Hospice and all the staff and friends at the Renaissance for the special care of our beloved mother.
Services will be held in the Chapel of Rader Funeral Home on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. with family and friends visiting after. Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at Grace Hill Cemetery.
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