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Thelma Francis Roberts

December 7, 1924 — August 25, 2025

Springfield

Thelma Roberts, age 100, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025 at the Astoria Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Canton, Ohio. She was born on December 7, 1924 to Greenberry and Ada Reynolds in Wrigley, Kentucky.

Thelma was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Clifton Roberts, sisters, Delphia, Wanda, Della, Rozena; brother, Bernard, and son, Timothy Roberts. She is survived by her loving children, Monty (Janice) Roberts, Debbie Johnson, and Dwight (Debbie) Roberts. She was also a loving grandmother to 7 grandchildren, Bryan, Michael, Monty, Mark, Jeremy, Sara, and Jason, nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

Thelma was a dedicated wife and mother who enjoyed gardening and was a wonderful seamstress, known for making quilts, doilies, and her sock monkeys. Thelma will be remembered for her compassion, strength, and unwavering love for her family.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 10:00-12:00 PM at the Jackson Lytle and Lewis Life Celebration Center, Springfield. The funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM. A graveside service will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park.

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

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