Kanza Mae Roberts

--- Page 1 --- In Loving Memory of Sunrise August 7, 1946 Sunset July 2, 1998 Mrs. Kanza Mae Roberts - Services - Saturday, July 11, 1998 11:00 A.M. In the Sanctuary of St. James Missionary Baptist Church 1615 Delaware Street Texarkana, Arkansas Rev. Larry D. Jordan, Sr., Pastor-Officiating --- Page 2 --- Obituary Ms. Kanza Mae Roberts of Texarkana, Arkansas departed this life Thursday, July 2, 1998 in a local hospital. Ms. Roberts was born August 7, 1946 in Texarkana, Arkansas to the late Walter and Vida Roberts. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Grove Baptist Church and later changed her membership to St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Ms. Roberts will be certainly remembered for her good humor and patience. She leaves to cherish her memory: One Daughter and Son-in-law: Cassandra and Jerry Ford of Texarkana, Arkansas One Son and Daughter-in-law: Mondo and Tia Barry of Texarkana, Arkansas Four sisters and brothers-in-law: Audrey and Frank Jones of Texarkana, Arkansas Lois and Johnnie Morine of Texarkana, Arkansas Joyce and Jack French of Texarkana, Arkansas Janett and Dwayne Love of Texarkana, Texas Three Brothers and Sisters-in-law: Herman and Louberta Roberts of Texarkana, Arkansas Roosevelt and Linda Roberts of Texarkana, Arkansas Steve and Jackie Roberts of Texarkana, Arkansas Three Grandchildren: Brandon Barry of Texarkana, Arkansas Shenekqua Barry of Texarkana, Arkansas Donte Martin of Texarkana, Texas Three Aunts: Eula (Charles) Finnie of Texarkana, Texas Rochester Roberts of Fulton, Arkansas Charlene Belle of Los Angeles, California Two Uncles: J. C. (Juanita) Gilmore of Toledo, Ohio Norris (Juanita) Gilmore of Freemont, California Very Special Friend "Like a Son" Rod Smith of Denver, Colorado Special Friends: Charles Barber of Texarkana, Arkansas Lydia Smith of Texarkana, Arkansas And a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. --- Page 3 --- Order of Service professional services for the Audrey L. Jones Family. For safety's sake, please drive with your lights on while riding in the funeral procession. Selection Scripture: Old and New Testament. Prayer Solo.. Resolution and Acknowledgements Remarks Obituary (Soft Music) Solo Eulogy Parting View Recessional St. James Choir Rev. Logan Wesley Rev. Billy Roberts Vanessa Henry Loraine Jackson . (Limit to Two Minutes Please) •(Read in Silence) Vanessa Henry, Sherry Lampkins, Monica James Rev. Larry Jordan Funeral Directors in Charge Acknowledgements Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair, Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much. May God Bless Each of You. The Family --- Page 4 --- Mother Although we know you've gone to a better place It breaks oux heart to part this way. It helps us to know that you're not alone, That the Lord has come to carry you home. It hurt us deeply that you're leaving us behind, But someday we'll join you, it's just a matter of time. Until then we will carry your smile in oux hearts And each time oux lives are sad and blue, It will help us believe what tomornow can bring, Just by thinking of you. And when you look down on us from heaven above, The light in our hearts will be our eternal love. Mondo and Fetegal Kanxa It's hard to believe that you are gone on your journey to heaven, an your journey home. We'll miss you more than you'll ever know, but the Lord has called and we know you must go. It breaks our heart to see you leave, but we love you so much We have to set you free. Sisters & Brothers --- Page 5 --- Grandma TIP TREs God saw that you were getting weary, Io He did what He knew best. He came and stood beside you, And whispered "Come and vest." You bade no one a last farewell, Not even a good-bye. You were gone before we knew it, Only God tonew why. Keep on Grandma, take youx nest, We love you, but God loved you best. Rest in peace Your Grand children --- Page 6 --- Active Pallbearers Donell Cheatham Lee Blair Leon Bell Oscar King Micheal Curry Larry Gardner Honorary Pallbearers Terrence Roberts Johnnie Morine, Jr. T. J. Roberts Hubert Morine Michael George Walter Roberts Ronald Morine Darren Morine and class of 1964 Flower Bearers Class of 1964 Final Resting Place Chapelwood Memorial Gardens Texarkana, Texas For safety's sake, please drive with your lights on while riding in the funeral procession. Arrangements made especially for the Roberts Family and professionally directed by Lyles Funeral Home, Inc. Hwy. 67 North Texarkana, Arkansas (870) 773-0606 (870) 773-3223