Ruth I Roberts' Obituary
Ruth I. Roberts, 63, retired real estate broker, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, May 17. A Christian woman, loving wife and mother, she is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ronald M. (Ron) Roberts. She leaves two children, Chris (Cara) Harris of Fredericksburg, VA, and Ann (Al) McLean of Memphis; two step-children, Elizabeth Smith of England, AR, and Stewart Roberts of Memphis, along with four grandchildren, Rhiley and Jessica Harris and Emma and Nina Mclean. She is also survived by brothers, Coy W. Isbell, Jr. (Jeannie) of Paris, TN, and Don (Melinda) Isbell of Greenbrier, TN, and one sister, Carolyn (Mike) Drummond of Springfield, IL, and was predeceased by a brother, Larry (Barbara) Isbell of Finger, TN. Ruth was born in Jackson, Tennessee, to Coy W. Isbell and Marie Weaver Isbell (both deceased) on October 15, 1949. Raised in Finger, Tennessee, she was a farmer’s daughter and learned what” work” was all about – her work ethic was included in her endeavors for the rest of her life, including her graduating third in her class from Chester County High School. Upon completion of her high school education, she located to Memphis where she worked at several occupations steadily moving upward in her career. Joining Roadway Express in 1979, she rose from being a district secretary to garage supervisor and ended her career with Roadway as the human resources manager. While with Roadway, she was found to have breast cancer – as with all else, she fought hard and completely recovered from this. After leaving Roadway, Ruth entered the real estate field, first with The Carter Group and then with Dan Stewart Realtors. Her personality and determination to succeed in this highly competitive arena led her to a great deal of success. Her many clients were high in praise of her honesty and integrity in their dealings with her. Retiring in 2010, she gave herself to her husband, children, grandchildren and her two dogs, Teddy and Tess. She will be sorely missed by all who loved and knew her. Visitation at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery; 5668 Poplar Ave.; Memphis, Tennessee 38119, will be from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Monday, May 20, with funeral services to be held at 2:30 PM, Tuesday, May 21, officiated by Rev. Mike Mathis, Rivercrest Baptist Church. Condolences may sent to www.MemorialParkOnline.com. Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”.Location: Garden of Meditation, North Arrow Color: Red
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