"So sorry for your loss. Rick and I had a lot of good times with the youth group at your house. May God bless you and keep you in His care. May His love surround you and give you strength for the journey."
In loving memory of
Jeannette G. Roberds
April 26, 1932 - June 15, 2013
Upland: Jeanette Grace Roberds, 81, passed away Saturday at Greenbrier Nursing Home, Eaton, OH. She was born in Upland where she spent her formative years. She was a graduate of Jefferson Township High School. She attended Indiana University and graduated with bachelors, masters, and doctorate degrees from Ball State University. Jeanette (Hatfield) and John Roberds I were married in Muncie on July 18, 1952. He preceded her in death April 19, 2007. She was a teacher in Fairmount and Muncie and was a school psychologist in Marion, IN. At Miami University of Ohio, she worked in the field of teacher education and educational psychology. She had an impact on many students as a teacher, spanning first grade to post-graduate work. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Richmond, IN. She and her late husband spent many years traveling the U.S. after their retirement from teaching in 1989. Several times they traveled to Shiprock, NM for mission work. Survivors include children: Carolyn Hunt, Marion, IN, Connie Parrott, Warrior, AL, Cindy (Leslie) Harrell, St. George, UT, Cathy (Alan) Clift, Eaton, OH, John (Lisa) Roberds II, New Whiteland, IN; grandchildren: Joel (Lori) Hunt, Chris (Lisa) Hunt, Tracy (Chuck) Ernst, Ben Clift, Brandon Roberds, Stephanie Roberds, Sarah Roberds, Claire Roberds; and eight great grandchildren. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her mother Leota Hatfield, brothers, Steve and Dave Hatfield, and granddaughter, Emily Harrell. Memorial may be made to the Hospice of Dayton, Ohio or your local hospice. Funeral Service: Noon, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, Indiana Visitation: 10:00 am-Noon, Tuesday, June 18, 2013, Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, Indiana Officiating: Rev. Jim Miller Interment: Jefferson Cemetery, Upland, Indiana
Tributes
"i have many fond memories connected to Jeanette and her family in upland. our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Barbara Owen Brown Cape Cavaneral, Florida"
"John and Jeannette were great friends, church members and missionaries. I loved working with them both in Richmond and on the Navajo Reserations. Our love and blessings continue with your family."
"To Jeanette's family: Your mother and dad have a special place in our hearts. We have many fond memories. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers so much. Your mother will be missed. Blessings, Dave and Mary Jane Sheets Richmond Central Methodist friends"