Mother Estella Roberts, 98, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Lakeland Regional Hospital. Mother Roberts was born February 15, 1919, in Pierce, Florida. She was the daughter of Augustus and Wessie Pearson. Mother Roberts was married for 56 years to Rev. Eddie Roberts, Sr. (deceased). She is preceded in death by her first-born daughter, Johnnie Mae Pearson. She leaves to mourn all eight of her beloved children to include: Eddie (Susan) Roberts, Dade City, FL; Pastor David (Lois) Roberts, Gettysburg, PA; Mrs. Elizabeth (Earnest) Abner, Dade City, FL; Mrs. Patricia (James) Robinson, Riverview, FL; Mr. Elijah (Elder Delnora), Reisterstown, MD; Ms. Geneva (Ulrick deceased) Bourne, Dade City, FL; Mrs. Irma (Simmie) McNeal, Valdosta, GA.; and Mrs. Beverly (Stephen) Bourne, Dade City, FL. She also leaves to mourn 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great, great grand-child along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Hodges Family Funeral Home, 11441 Hwy 301 from 6pm-8pm.

The Celebration of Life Service of Mother Roberts will be held Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Calvary Assembly of God, 13544 US 98 Bypass, Dade City, FL 33525 at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be held at Dade City Cemetery.

Repass will be held at Calvary Assembly of God.

The family appreciates all of the kindness and love shown during this time of bereavement.

Hodges Family Funeral Home & Cremation Center

Calvary Assembly of God