OBITUARY
Irene Compton Roberts
JULY 16, 1921 – FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Obituary of Irene Compton Roberts
Irene Compton Roberts, 96, went to her eternal home on the afternoon of Wednesday (February 21, 2018) at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Irene was born on July 16, 1921 in Kingsport, TN to the late Rev. John & Cora Compton. Irene was a past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a past Mother Advisor of the Order of Rainbow Girls, and was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW. Irene attended Pactolus Methodist Church. Irene was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend; she will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Ray Roberts in 1997; grandson, David; great-grandson, D.J.; granddaughter, Tammy; two sisters, Dolores Dykes and Nancy Brown; and brother, John Compton. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Josephine Schneider and Connie Lawson & husband Eddie; four grandchildren, Freddy Schneider, Ann Hamilton, Stuart Lawson, and Christine Lawson; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. The family will greet guests and share memories on Saturday (February 24, 2018) from 1 to 2 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Pedersen officiating.
Irene will be laid to rest beside of her husband on Saturday (February 24, 2018) at 3 p.m. in the Garden of Apostles at East Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Pactolus United Methodist Church (170 Pactolus Road Kingsport, TN 37663).
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Wendy Mabb aka “Golden Child”, Karen Hite, and Johnnie Ryans.
Online condolences may be made to the Roberts family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Roberts family.
Irene Compton Roberts
JULY 16, 1921 – FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Obituary of Irene Compton Roberts
Irene Compton Roberts, 96, went to her eternal home on the afternoon of Wednesday (February 21, 2018) at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Irene was born on July 16, 1921 in Kingsport, TN to the late Rev. John & Cora Compton. Irene was a past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a past Mother Advisor of the Order of Rainbow Girls, and was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW. Irene attended Pactolus Methodist Church. Irene was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend; she will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Ray Roberts in 1997; grandson, David; great-grandson, D.J.; granddaughter, Tammy; two sisters, Dolores Dykes and Nancy Brown; and brother, John Compton. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Josephine Schneider and Connie Lawson & husband Eddie; four grandchildren, Freddy Schneider, Ann Hamilton, Stuart Lawson, and Christine Lawson; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. The family will greet guests and share memories on Saturday (February 24, 2018) from 1 to 2 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Pedersen officiating.
Irene will be laid to rest beside of her husband on Saturday (February 24, 2018) at 3 p.m. in the Garden of Apostles at East Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Pactolus United Methodist Church (170 Pactolus Road Kingsport, TN 37663).
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Wendy Mabb aka “Golden Child”, Karen Hite, and Johnnie Ryans.
Online condolences may be made to the Roberts family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Roberts family.
OBITUARY
Irene Compton Roberts
JULY 16, 1921 – FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Obituary of Irene Compton Roberts
Irene Compton Roberts, 96, went to her eternal home on the afternoon of Wednesday (February 21, 2018) at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Irene was born on July 16, 1921 in Kingsport, TN to the late Rev. John & Cora Compton. Irene was a past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a past Mother Advisor of the Order of Rainbow Girls, and was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW. Irene attended Pactolus Methodist Church. Irene was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend; she will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Ray Roberts in 1997; grandson, David; great-grandson, D.J.; granddaughter, Tammy; two sisters, Dolores Dykes and Nancy Brown; and brother, John Compton. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Josephine Schneider and Connie Lawson & husband Eddie; four grandchildren, Freddy Schneider, Ann Hamilton, Stuart Lawson, and Christine Lawson; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. The family will greet guests and share memories on Saturday (February 24, 2018) from 1 to 2 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Pedersen officiating.
Irene will be laid to rest beside of her husband on Saturday (February 24, 2018) at 3 p.m. in the Garden of Apostles at East Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Pactolus United Methodist Church (170 Pactolus Road Kingsport, TN 37663).
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Wendy Mabb aka “Golden Child”, Karen Hite, and Johnnie Ryans.
Online condolences may be made to the Roberts family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Roberts family.
Irene Compton Roberts
JULY 16, 1921 – FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Obituary of Irene Compton Roberts
Irene Compton Roberts, 96, went to her eternal home on the afternoon of Wednesday (February 21, 2018) at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Irene was born on July 16, 1921 in Kingsport, TN to the late Rev. John & Cora Compton. Irene was a past Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a past Mother Advisor of the Order of Rainbow Girls, and was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW. Irene attended Pactolus Methodist Church. Irene was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend; she will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Ray Roberts in 1997; grandson, David; great-grandson, D.J.; granddaughter, Tammy; two sisters, Dolores Dykes and Nancy Brown; and brother, John Compton. Left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Josephine Schneider and Connie Lawson & husband Eddie; four grandchildren, Freddy Schneider, Ann Hamilton, Stuart Lawson, and Christine Lawson; six great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. The family will greet guests and share memories on Saturday (February 24, 2018) from 1 to 2 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Pedersen officiating.
Irene will be laid to rest beside of her husband on Saturday (February 24, 2018) at 3 p.m. in the Garden of Apostles at East Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Pactolus United Methodist Church (170 Pactolus Road Kingsport, TN 37663).
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Wendy Mabb aka “Golden Child”, Karen Hite, and Johnnie Ryans.
Online condolences may be made to the Roberts family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Roberts family.
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