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Doris Roberts Obituary

Roberts, Doris Catherine (Metten),

92, passed away on May 19, 2015 with her family by her side.

She was born in Louisville on March 26, 1923. Doris was a member of St. Leonard Catholic Church and a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. She graduated in 1941 from Louisville Girls High, now duPont Manual High School and was the business manager for the Harold Roberts School of Dance for 40 plus years. Other talents of Doris include the wardrobe/costume mistress for the Union Barrack-Ades show troupe, which entertained all branches of the Military.

She is survived by her loving husband, Harold B. Roberts Sr; three daughters, Marlene Crawford (Miles), Marilyn Hellmueller (Bill), Carolyn Miles (Dan); son-in-law, Robert J. Rapp, Sr.; and daughter-in-law, Lola Roberts Griffin (Phil).

Doris was preceded in death by her son, Harold B. Roberts Jr.; a daughter, Charlotte Rapp; and a grandson, Robert J. Rapp Jr.; She is also survived by seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Her funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at St. Leonard Catholic Church, 440 Zorn Avenue with entombment to follow at Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Monday, May 25, 2015 from 3-8 p.m. at Arch L. Heady Westport Funeral Home, 7410 Westport Rd.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Published by Courier-Journal from May 22 to May 24, 2015.

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Sondra Wieting Ferren

May 27, 2015

We have many fond memories of Mr. and Mrs. Roberts and their hard work for the Union Barrack-Ades. Those memories will always be embedded in the hearts of those who experienced those great years. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you!

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May 27, 2015

Mr. Roberts and Family, Pain Management, Baptist Health Louisville, sends our sincerest condolences for the loss of Doris. We will miss her and her sweet smile. Love, The entire staff of Pain Management, Baptist Health Louisville

Susan Zimmerer Melcher

May 26, 2015

I know you have wonderful memories of all the times of togetherness. While at AHS with Charlotte I loved hearing of the trips and events. You are in my prayers.

May 25, 2015

Mr. Roberts, Marlene, Marilyn, Carolyn and Lola,
I loved Mrs. Roberts dearly. She was like a second Mom to me. She watched over me on the trips with the troop and I could always talk to her. I have wonderful memories of her with my Mom. I was so happy when she and Mr. Roberts came to my daughter's wedding. It was like having my Mom there. Thanks for sharing her with me.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Dottie Barnett

Susan Zimlich

May 24, 2015

I think her testimony here on earth shows in the children and in laws that she has raised wonderful kids with wonderful in laws and she was a wonderful woman. Although my brother married into her family we have always felt that the Roberts' were our family as well. What a blessing to have parents married for over 70 years.

Wayne and Marilyn Clark

May 24, 2015

My sympathy goes out to Mr. Roberts. And what a blessing Marlene, Marilyn and Carolyn you had to have such a wonderful mother in your life for so long. My prayers are with all your families. I know she will be greatly missed.

Sherry Metten/Pope

May 22, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I loved my godmother very much and Aunt Dotsie was such a good person to me growing up. Even though I didn't get to talk with her often, she was always in my heart.

Tim H Mills

May 22, 2015

Dear Heavenly Father, In your word the Bible says that children are a blessing! Mrs Roberts was a blessing to her parents and as your plan for our lives goes we are to "let our light shine so others will see". She was no only a blessing to her parents but her love, laughter, and care was a blessing to her husband, her children, grandchildren too. How unique one individual can impact so many different lives. I pause to remember her life and her impact. I pray especially for my association with the Hellmueller' and the friendship shared. I am thankful for your friendship with Mrs Roberts and knowing you were with her each step here on earth and now together in Heaven for eternity. Amen.

Barbara (Metten) Harrison

May 22, 2015

Dear Marlene, Carolyn, and Marilyn, Lola, and Uncle Harold, I am so sorry for your loss - I loved her very much and have sweet memories. She called me "Diamond Lil" when I was very young because I always loved wearing the junk jewelry and dressing up. I have a picture of her at my first communion and you could tell in the picture she was making sure everything was going ok. I believe she was at my 8th grade graduation and told me that I finally lost the baby fat. I will always remember Aunt Dotsie meeting us with Dad at Resthaven during his last days and how much it meant to watch a brother and sister who really loved each other. It was very sad but very loving. I pray they are all together now. I love you guys and the memories with my cousins, aunts, and uncles. The childhood memories stay with you forever.

Lil Carr

May 22, 2015

Dear Roberts family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Roberts was a wonderful lady.
I enjoyed all of our talks at the dancing studio.
I know you all will miss her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Lil Carr (Heather Carr's mom)

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