Carole A. Roberts
February 18, 1938 ~ September 27, 2023
Born in:
Taylorville, Illinois
Resided in:
Taylorville, Illinois
Carole A. Roberts, 85, of Taylorville, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Carole was born February 18, 1938, in Taylorville, the daughter of the late Theodore and Mary Catherine (Sams) Moe. She graduated from Taylorville High School with the Class of 1956, and went on to work at Franklin Life Insurance, in the underwriting department, for 15 years. Carole married Charles J. Roberts on April 29, 1966, at Davis Memorial Christian Church, and they enjoyed 55 years of marriage. Charlie preceded her in death on September 19, 2021.
Carole devoted her life to her family. She loved boating and lake life, and most of all enjoyed her grandchildren. Carole was a longtime member of Davis Memorial Christian Church in Taylorville, and she looked forward to her lunch dates with the women from the church, as well as meeting girlfriends for coffee.
Carole is survived by her children, Aaron (wife, Brenda) Roberts of Taylorville, and Catherine Roberts of Taylorville; grandchildren, Adam (Amanda Baldwin) Walton of Cleveland, TN, Markie (Brandon Cline) Kocurek of Olathe, KS, Hannah (Steven Long) Roberts of Taylorville, and Haley (husband, Brenden) Williamson of Taylorville; great grandchildren, Dimitri and Dimilo Williamson; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation and Funeral Ceremony: The family will receive guests from 10:00-12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home in Taylorville. The funeral ceremony will follow the visitation at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Dennis Metsker officiating.
Interment will follow the ceremony at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Davis Memorial Christian Church, 1500 W. Franklin Street, Taylorville, IL 62568.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories of Carole, or to offer condolences to her family.
Services
Visitation: October 2, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home
202 West Franklin Street
Taylorville, Illinois 62568
Funeral Ceremony: October 2, 2023 12:00 pm
Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home
202 West Franklin Street
Taylorville, Illinois 62568
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Carole A. Roberts 's name.
Davis Memorial Christian Church
1500 W. Franklin St.
Taylorville,
IL
62568
So sorry to hear about your mom! She was such a sweet person and the kids sure had fun at the lake and at your parents house. Prayers for all the family during this difficult time and in the days that follow.
Aaron and Catherine ,
I’m so very sorry . I sure enjoyed our once a month dinners with her. She will be missed terribly ❤️. Love and prayers to all.
Cousin Jenneth
Our sympathy to Carole’s family, She will be missed.
I was sorry to read that Carol had passed. I remember fondly talking to her and Charlie at Green Gables (later Country Kitchen). She will be missed.