Celebrating the life of
Willene Morris Roberts
January 09, 1943 - June 05, 2012
Willene Morris Roberts, 69, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at her residence on Wilmington Island. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Gene and Bobbie Bennett Morris. Mrs. Roberts was a graduate of Savannah High School and a homemaker. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, American Legion Post No. 184, Moose Lodge No. 1550 and the W.I.D.E. A-Awake Bowling League and the Victory Senior League.
Surviving are her husband, Leon G. Roberts of Savannah; daughter, Marty Futch of Manassas, VA; son, Cliff Puder of Atlanta, GA; sister, Shelma Lewis of Savannah; step-children, Rebecca Roberts Gandy of Columbia, SC; Ronald M. Roberts of Ellabell, GA; Mary Margaret Roberts of Spartanburg, SC; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Funeral: 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 8, 2012 in the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors conducted by Pastor Wayne Cobb. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Burial: Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances: The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 51 Wilmington Island Rd., Savannah, GA 31410 or Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
Please sign our online guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
You were a firecracker. I had a short time knowing your acquaintance, but knew for sure as soon as I met you that you were a real honest person. Heaven is happy to have you in their company.
- carron, savannah, GA
During this most difficult time, my thoughts & prayers are with the family and friends of Willene. Share and keep the memories alive! We will miss Willene at the American Legion bingo nights. May she rest in peace.
- Ann Harte, Savannah, GA
May god's grace be with Willene's family. I am so sorry for your loss. We will miss her at Bingo. God rest her soul and bring her peace.
- Sandra Bowen, savannah, GA
She extends her hand to the poor. Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. Proverbs 31:20 Aunt Willene always gave a helping hand when she could no matter what. She is one of my best memories of child hood. Not many adults liked to dig in the dirt, but she did. Aunt Willene and Uncle Leon use to let me play poker using pretzels with the adults when I was left with them. They gave me my love of rare steaks and seafood always getting me to try new things. Willene taught me how to harvest seeds from plants and that a day in the yard could cure what ailed you as it gave you time alone with God and yourself. Good bye Aunt Willene. My thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle Leon.
- Lisa Lopez, , GA
Dear Shelma, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of you sister. Please know that Don and I are thinking of you. Love, Don & Wanda Hill
- Don & Wanda Hill, Savannah, GA
Shelma, I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss playing bingo with you and Willene. Love you, Elizabeth
- Elizabeth & Allen Brandau, Savannah, GA
Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
- Andrew and Jacqui Hall, Savannah, GA
Shelma we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
- Jamie and Helen Yates, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with Willies. Family. A Bingo buddy.
- Wilma Woodard, Savannah, GA
I've played Bingo with Willene for years, She was G R E A T on the piano and we all enjoyed hearing her play. She was always friendly, sweet & never met a stranger. We will miss her terribly.God Bless.
- Delores Dobbertin, Savannah, GA
Willene will be truly missed, she was a sweet person. God bless the family.
- Gene Mcauliffe, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear of Willenes passing. My prayers are with you as you pass thru this sad time. We know she is in the arms of Jesus and in comfort and peace.
- joyce english, savannah, GA
Shelma, I was sad to learn of your sister's death....it is so hard to say goodbye 'for a while' to someone we love and will miss. Feel His love as God wraps His arms around you and your family.
- Julia Newton, Savannah, GA
You were a firecracker. I had a short time knowing your acquaintance, but knew for sure as soon as I met you that you were a real honest person. Heaven is happy to have you in their company.
- carron, savannah, GA
During this most difficult time, my thoughts & prayers are with the family and friends of Willene. Share and keep the memories alive! We will miss Willene at the American Legion bingo nights. May she rest in peace.
- Ann Harte, Savannah, GA
May god's grace be with Willene's family. I am so sorry for your loss. We will miss her at Bingo. God rest her soul and bring her peace.
- Sandra Bowen, savannah, GA
She extends her hand to the poor. Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. Proverbs 31:20 Aunt Willene always gave a helping hand when she could no matter what. She is one of my best memories of child hood. Not many adults liked to dig in the dirt, but she did. Aunt Willene and Uncle Leon use to let me play poker using pretzels with the adults when I was left with them. They gave me my love of rare steaks and seafood always getting me to try new things. Willene taught me how to harvest seeds from plants and that a day in the yard could cure what ailed you as it gave you time alone with God and yourself. Good bye Aunt Willene. My thoughts and prayers are with you Uncle Leon.
- Lisa Lopez, , GA
Dear Shelma, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of you sister. Please know that Don and I are thinking of you. Love, Don & Wanda Hill
- Don & Wanda Hill, Savannah, GA
Shelma, I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss playing bingo with you and Willene. Love you, Elizabeth
- Elizabeth & Allen Brandau, Savannah, GA
Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
- Andrew and Jacqui Hall, Savannah, GA
Shelma we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
- Jamie and Helen Yates, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with Willies. Family. A Bingo buddy.
- Wilma Woodard, Savannah, GA
I've played Bingo with Willene for years, She was G R E A T on the piano and we all enjoyed hearing her play. She was always friendly, sweet & never met a stranger. We will miss her terribly.God Bless.
- Delores Dobbertin, Savannah, GA
Willene will be truly missed, she was a sweet person. God bless the family.
- Gene Mcauliffe, Savannah, GA
I am so sorry to hear of Willenes passing. My prayers are with you as you pass thru this sad time. We know she is in the arms of Jesus and in comfort and peace.
- joyce english, savannah, GA
Shelma, I was sad to learn of your sister's death....it is so hard to say goodbye 'for a while' to someone we love and will miss. Feel His love as God wraps His arms around you and your family.
- Julia Newton, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
