Edith Lucille Roberts Obituary (1927 - 2017)

Edith Lucille Lucy Roberts, 90, formerly from Downs, died at 10:00 AM on Sunday (December 31, 2017) at OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.Cremation rites have been accorded by Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home in Bloomington. Per her wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. A celebration of life will be announced later in the spring.Lucy was born on June 6, 1927, at Downs, the daughter of Ed L. and Bonnie Scott Simpson. She married Harold L. Bud Roberts on June 26, 1948, in Downs. He preceded her in death on March 28, 1994.Surviving are a daughter, Bonnie (Rich) Lamberth, Humble, Texas; four sons, Randall Roberts, Bloomington, IL; Robin (Cindy) Roberts, Bloomington, IL; Rick (Nancy) Roberts, Bloomington, IL; and Ryan (Judy) Roberts, Downs, IL.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Roxanne (Roger) McCannon; her parents; a brother, Clarence Buck Simpson and a brother in infancy, Johnny Simpson; and two sisters, June Kelly Newman and Ruby Armstrong.Lucy graduated from Downs High School in 1945. She went on to Illinois State Normal University. From there, she taught school for several years at the Kickapoo Union School in Downs. She raised a family of six and went on to work for over 25 years as an inspector at the Eureka Williams Company.She enjoyed attending all the athletic events of her children and grandchildren. Lucy was a gifted singer and competed in high school and college. She enjoyed annual trips to Las Vegas with her husband. She also enjoyed listening to Tom Jones and taking care of many pet cats and dogs through the years. Lucy was a great cook and was known for her legendary Sunday dinnersno one ever left her home hungry.She was a longtime parishioner of St. Marys Catholic Church in Downs. She enjoyed bingo and being a part of the Evergreen Assisted Living Home in Normal the past several years. Her last residence was at Liberty Village of LeRoy. Also, Lucy enjoyed a 90th birthday celebration dinner and family gathering at the Ozark House Restaurant in June.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Marys Catholic Church in Downs.