Virginia L. Roberts
1934-2023
Virginia Lee (Pickard) Roberts left this life on October 24, 2023 in Edmond, OK. Her family is mourning her passing after a long battle with multiple debilitating illnesses. She was born October 1, 1934 to Orlan & Stella Pickard in Seward, OK. In the early days, she was a homemaker, then became cafeteria manager for several schools and was also a bookkeeper. She enjoyed gardening, crafts & cooking.
It was her honor to cook meals, send cards, and make phone calls to anyone in need of some TLC. More importantly, she was a prayer warrior and gave of her time and talents relentlessly to family, friends, and to the ministry. She loved her savior Jesus Christ with all of her heart.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Roberts, her daughter Donna (Roberts) Emig, her parents Orlan & Stella Pickard, her husbands parents Hubert & Virgie Roberts, brothers Eddie Pickard, Stanley Pickard, Tommy Pickard, two great granddaughters Courtnie and Tessa Shope. She is survived by her daughter Pam Roberts of the home and her two grandchildren Brandon and Skyla Roberts, her granddaughter, Ashlee Brown of Tulsa, her daughter Judy Waggoner and her husband Kent of OKC, her son Leroy Roberts and his wife Janice of Edmond, her brother-in-law Bob Roberts and his wife Kris of Cushing, her grandson Chris Roberts and his wife Dawna of Moore, her granddaughter, Angie Shope and her husband Marty of OKC, and her granddaughter, Robyn Shope of OKC. She had six grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m., Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Matthews Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2023 at Gracelawn Cemetery Edmond, OK.
to the Roberts family whom I love with all my heart I am so sorry for your loss! Mama Virginia it was an honor and a privilege to have known you , and thank you for how you accepted me 36 years ago and showed me so much love over the years ❤️. You will forever be missed and loved from your brown eye daughter Lisa Ann.
Thank you so much Lisa! I love you dearly my sweet friend.
When I think of Virginia I think of encouragement and prayer. I would go to her for encouragement and we would exchange scriptures and pray for each other. Virginia was a joy to know and have as a friend. She knew just the right words that needed to be shared and was wise in her advice. I praise God for Virginia Roberts!
Thank you very much for your kind words Barb! Love you
Dear Pam,
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know you and the children are in my thoughts and prayers.
You are not alone. May God’s peace comfort you.
Beth
Thank you Beth!
Such a loving person!
The strength of your spirit will be sorely missed by your family.
Rest in peace now. Your work here is complete.
Thank you Jo
I think I’ll miss her calling me by my middle name “Harrison” the most. I have some of her cards from over the 40+ years filled with scripture and extra stickers that only added to the enjoyment of her message.
Anyone meeting Mrs. Roberts (Virginia) knew her love for the Lord and her kind generous heart. I’m a better person for having known her and I’ll treasure my interactions with her along with our last conversation for the rest of my days.
I know she’s at peace now and find comfort in knowing her pain and suffering are no more. She was one of a kind and I’ll think of her often and dearly when I do.
For her family, I’m here for you! Thanks for sharing your mom with me!