Nell Pierce Roberts

Nell Pierce Roberts, age 94, of Dayton, TN, formerly of Newport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Rhea Medical Center after suffering a brief illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Newport.

Nell was born on September 6, 1915 in Knoxville, TN, she later moved to Waterville, NC after her marriage and before moving to Newport. She taught music in public schools at Grassy Fork and Hartford for many years. She also drove the school bus in that area. The last six years of her life was spent living with her son and daughter-in-law in Dayton, TN due to health problems.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Roberts, one sister, two brothers, and niece; Anna Lynn Lakin.

She is survived by her son, James M. Roberts, Jr. (Alda); grandson, Jamie Roberts (Carmen); 4 great grandchildren, Noah, Seth, Luke, and Susan; 1 niece, Wanda Carr (Jack); 2 great nieces, Susie and Becky; 2 great nephews, Mitch and Mark; and several cousins.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Boggan and Dr. Rich Lloyd officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00- 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Brown Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Newport, 261 E. Broadway, Newport, Tennessee 37821.

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5 Responses to “Nell Pierce Roberts”

  1. George & Charlotte Tweed Says:
    March 3rd, 2010 at 8:59 pm

    Jimmy,
    So sorry to hear of your mother’s death. We will be unable to attend, we will be out of town this week-end. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  2. Frances Huff Standifer Says:
    March 3rd, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    Jim, Alda, Jamie, Carmen and Great-Grandchildren!
    Just wanted all of you to know How Sorry We Are For Your Lost! I know that you all realize she is Healthy As Can Be! I know you are thankfull of this! She is no longer sick!
    WE LOVE YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS EACH AND ALL OF YOU!
    WE ARE HERE FOR YOU ALL!
    BUDDY S. AND AUDREY T. HUFF
    DONNIE AND FRANCES STANDIFER AND GRANDCHILDREN

  3. Linnie Denton Says:
    March 4th, 2010 at 11:35 am

    I’m so sorry for your loss. She was very sweet and kind to me.

  4. Jenny Ford Rule Says:
    March 5th, 2010 at 9:35 am

    My deepest and sincere sympathy to the family for your loss. I pray that God will grant you healing of heart, and comfort in the days ahead. Remembering Nell (and Mitch) with sweet fondness, and am so grateful to have known them for many years. May God bless and keep you.

  5. Jan Carpenter Says:
    March 5th, 2010 at 10:23 am

    We send love and deepest sympathy. Nell was in Mother’s Sunday School class.
    Janella & Jan Carpenter

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