Linda Roberts

Linda Roberts, age 74, of Midtown, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 11, 1947 in Harriman and was a life long resident of Roane County.  She worked for the Roane County School system as a custodian for many years at Midway schools. She also had worked at Lakeside Golf Course where she ran the store.  Linda was a member of Kingston “South of the River” Eastern Star and also the Elks Lodge in Rockwood.  She loved spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.  She became Nana to all the kids she met. Linda loved gardening, working in flowers and especially cooking.  Preceded in death by her parents, Bob & Mary Cox; great-grandson, Bentley Coffey; brothers, Robert & H.J. Cox; sisters, Betty Ford and Anna Broker.

SURVIVORS

Children                        Chuck Roberts and Tabitha Emily, both of Midtown

Grandchildren              Erica Coffey & husband, Justin of Oak Dale

                                     Dakota Emily of Kingston

                                     Shelby Schellenger & husband, Jacob of Wartburg

                                     Lucas Emily of Midtown

                                     Desiree McCoy of Kingston

                                     Kaitlyn Platt of Midtown

Great-grandchildren        Marissa, Treyson, Kameron, Carter, Montana,

                                         Kaison, Haley, and Marilyn

Niece                             Jamie Adkisson of Rockwood

Nephews                       Wally Boarders of LaFollette

                                      Jason & Josh Cox of Harriman

Sisters-in-law                Nancy Roberts of Kingston

                                      Cynthia & Wanda Rue of Kingston

Friend                           Dean Pelfrey of Kingston

Lifelong Friend             Peggy Clark of Kingston

Many extended family members and friends

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fraker Funeral Home to help with funeral expense.  Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net.  Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.

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