Elizabeth Roberts age 78, of Lima, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 6:49 p.m. surrounded by her family at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born June 16, 1937 to the late Oren Opal and Edna Cora Vest Cochran. She married Lenville Oscar Roberts Dec. 31, 1952 and he survives in Lima.
Elizabeth had been a housekeeper for Lima Memorial Hospital and Lima Convelescent Home. She was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle. She enjoyed reading and doing seek and find puzzels and as long as her health allowed she loved to travel with her sisters.
Additional survivors include 7 children: Lenville (Sandy) Roberts of Frankfort, KY, Donna Kay (Robert) Brooks, Patty Sue Roberts, Donald (Jane) Roberts, Clint (Dawn) Roberts, Larry (Rhonda) Roberts and Kimberly Roberts all of Lima, 41 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren; siblings: James M. Cochran of Thomasville, NC and Gary Cochran, Charlotte Brooks both of Middletown, Wanda Fay Hicks, Anna Mae Combs and Janice McIntosh all of Franklin, OH.
She was preceded in death by a brother Elmer Cochran and great grandchildren: Isabell Johanna Calhoun, Brennan David Rasor and Joseph Michael Sigmund.
The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. April 13 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville and one hour prior to service at the church.
The funeral will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday April 14 at Full Gospel Tabenacle with Pastor Edward Jerrell officiating. Burial will follow at Ward Cemetery, Lima, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be given to Interim Home Health or Full Gospel Tabernacle.