Betty Roberts

Betty Lou (Phillips) Roberts, of St Clair Shores, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, in Cookeville, Tennessee. Her family was at her side when she passed from this life to the next. She was 77 years old.

Betty was born to Martin and Luvell (Jackson) Phillips on November 15, 1945, in Cookeville, Tennessee. She was the 3rd of 4 children Martin & Luvell raised. Her siblings listed in birth order are Elise (Phillips) Martin (Odis), Iva Jean (Phillips) Dishman (Clyde), and Donnie Phillips.

Betty married her beloved late husband Perry Roberts on April 24, 1965. That same year they moved to Detroit, Michigan. She and Perry raised five children together. To help support the family she worked in various industries including factories for the automotive industry, became a cosmetologist and franchised into Home Interiors where she won various awards.

Betty was artistic and industrious with her hands also. She loved ceramics, crocheting and sewing. She donated her time and crafts by working in the church food pantry and making such things as baby quilts and lap blankets to donate to children’s homes, nursing homes, and missionaries.

Betty is survived by her companion Zeb Waller, her children Donna (Mike) Corey, Jo Roberts, Kenny (Johanna) Roberts, Jeff Roberts, and Anthony (Angela) Roberts. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, their spouses, 18 great grandchildren, seven great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Betty was a loving mother and doting grandparent.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, two siblings, her daughter-in-law, Cindy (Patterson) Roberts (Jeff), and her husband of 47 years, Perry Roberts.

Betty was saved and baptized as a young adult at The Gospel Free Will Baptist Church in Warren, Michigan. She is a current member of Redemption Bible Church in Madison Heights, Michigan. We have tears in our eyes because we will miss her but rejoice that she has gone on to her reward.

Betty's funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday May 20 at the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Bro Mike. Gillock and Bro. Bill Haney will officiate. Her family will receive friends Friday, May 19 from 5 - 8 p.m. and again Saturday from 1 p.m. until service time.

Further services and interment will be in Warren, MI at a later date.

1 Corinthians 2:9

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him.

Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111 Share condolences and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.