HR 140

HR140 191003-1 By Representative Ford RFD: First Read: 06-FEB-18 191003-1:n:02/01/2018:AR/ar LSA2018-576 MOURNING THE DEATH OF MRS. MARY FRANCES ROBERSON. WHEREAS, it is with profound sorrow that we note the death on January 26, 2018, of Mrs. Mary Frances Roberson of Gadsden, Alabama, at the age of 82 years; and WHEREAS, her passing leaves a void in the lives of her loving family, many friends, and the entire community, where she was highly regarded; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Roberson accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was a member of Twelfth Street Baptist Church serving at Hopkins Chapel, where she taught children's Sunday School and worked in the day care; and WHEREAS, she will be remembered for her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant smiling, laughter, and joking around; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Roberson's grandchildren were her heart and joy; she had the wonderful opportunity to help nurture them and to teach them about Jesus; and WHEREAS, she was preceded in death by her parents, Hobart Lee Henderson and Betty Barksdale; husband, George Roberson; brother, Hoyt Henderson; and sister, Doris McBurnett; and WHEREAS, survivors include her sons, Ron Dickson and Tommy Dickson; daughters, Cherie Metz (Joe) and Renee Kemp (Rick); grandchildren, Misty Kemp Parker (Jason), Tiki Kemp, Brandi Edwards (Ezra), Lauren Dickson, Will Dickson, DJ Metz, and Gabrielle Metz; eight great-grandchildren, Luke Parker, Bo Parker, Riley Parker, Maegan Dorsett, Bella Shrader, Charlee Kate Shrader, Isla Edwards, and Adeline Edwards; brother, Walter Lee Henderson (Martha); sisters, Toni Burger (Dewey) and Phyllis Moore; and a host of nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS, although her presence will be greatly missed, the memory of Mrs. Roberson will be cherished by all who knew and loved her; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Mrs. Mary Frances Roberson is recorded with deep sadness, and this resolution is offered in tribute to her life and with heartfelt sympathy to her family, whose grief is shared by many.