Obituary of Vickie Lynn Roberts

Vickie Lynn Roberts was born on Tuesday, October 23, 1951 in Monroe, Michigan. She was one of four children born from the union of the late Thomas Carr Sr. and the late Nova (Matthews) Weder. Vickie was a graduate of Monroe High School.

Vickie met the love of her life, Silas J Roberts when she was only nine and he was eleven years old. They developed a bond like no other. Together they married in Monroe on December 14, 1968. From this union came the birth of six beautiful children.

She enjoyed fishing, boating and the great outdoors. Vickie helped to support her family as the owner of Roberts Riverfront Fish Cleaning in Monroe. She served area fisherman for over nineteen years, teaching many how to properly filet a fish.

Vickie adored her family and cherished nothing more than spending time with them; especially her grandchildren.  She had a love for animals and all of God’s creatures. She gave shelter to all strays whenever they needed a home. Vickie seen the good in others, she was very generous and gave to those in need.

Vickie Lynn Roberts, age 65, of LaSalle, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 peacefully at home. She was preceded by her parents.

To cherish her memory, she leaves her beloved husband: Silas J Roberts Jr of LaSalle; six children: Tina (“Bill” Harvey) Hardy of Petersburg, Silas John (Angie Broman) Roberts III of Carleton, Anthony (Renae) Roberts of Maybee, Thomas (Kacie) Roberts of Monroe, Tammi (Charles Russell) Roberts of Maybee and Tonya Roberts of LaSalle; her sisters: Linda (Anthony) Ciallella of Kentucky and Kim (Dominick) Castiglilne of Monroe; her brother: Pastor Thomas (Corrine) Carr Jr of Ida; thirteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Friends may gather from 10:00am until 1:00pm on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street Monroe (734)384-5185 with Pastor Thomas Carr Jr. of North Monroe Street Church of God officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for funeral arrangements. Online guests may leave words of comfort and inspiration or share a photo by visiting www.merklefs.com.