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Margie Stewart
Roberts
Jan 7, 1927 — Nov 24, 2008
Margie Lee Stewart Roberts, age 81, of KY Hwy. 801 North, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 24, 2008, at her home. Born January 7, 1927, in Rowan County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William Jason Cox Stewart and Beulah Mae Reeves Stewart. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William E. -Bill- Stewart and Joe Stewart, and one sister, Mae Hall. Her husband, Dr. Norman Norris Roberts, passed away on October 18, 2000; a son, Norman Lee Roberts on July 8, 2006; and a granddaughter, Amanda Gaye Roberts on May 7, 2004. Survivors include three sons, John Stewart Roberts, Paul Garred Roberts, and William Warner -Willie- Roberts, all of Morehead, Kentucky; one sister, Shirley D. Ellington, of Morehead, Kentucky; eight grandchildren, Angela, Aaron, Adam, Abbygale, Patricia, Lily, Kristen, and Jared; and five great grandchildren. Margie received her bachelor-s and master-s degrees at Morehead State University and retired from the Rowan County school system. She began her teaching career in a one-room school in Sharkey and taught in several other schools in Rowan County as well as Breckinridge Training School. For a number of years, she taught science and home economics at Rowan County High School. Margie was active in several civic organizations. She and her husband were founding members of the Rowan County Historical Society and Margie served as Chairman of the Rowan County Republican Party for 27 years. Her hobbies included collecting dolls and ceramics. Margie was a very devoted mother, grandmother, and sister and friend to all. She was a longtime member of the Gideons Auxiliary and Morehead First Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with Pastor Allan Hutchinson and Dr. Jack Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in New Alfrey Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jack Carter, William Stewart, Jeff Richardson, Randy Waltz, Ray White, Steve Lewis, and Richard White. Visitation is after 3 p.m. Friday, November 28, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gideons International or Morehead First Church of God, 576 Sunset Drive, Morehead, KY 40351 Visitation: Friday, November 28, 2008, after 3 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, November 29, 2008, at 2 p.m. Interment: ew Alfrey Cemetery
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