Irene S. Roberts, 92, of Toughkenamon, died Friday, Jan. 29, at Jennersville Regional Hospital. She was the wife of the late Frank John Roberts who died in 1987 and with whom she shared 45 years of marriage.
Born in Clifton, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Joshua and the late Ella (Graybeal) Roark.
Irene worked for many years for several mushroom canneries before working for NVF Co. in Kennett Square.
She loved watching NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Jr. and enjoyed sewing.
Survivors include one daughter, Fay Eller (Paskel) of Toughkenamon; one sister, Grace Webb (Victor) of Rising Sun, Md.; two grandchildren, Brian Eller (Lisa) of New Castle, and Kathleen Eller of Toughkenaman, and three great-grandchildren, Brandon, Matthew and Amber. She was predeceased by a daughter Judy, and two brothers, Gale Roark and Bob Roark.
You are invited to visit with Irene’s family and friends from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Feb. 5, at the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348. A service celebrating her life will follow at noon. Interment will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Kennett Square. Contributions in her memory may be made to Kennett Community Services or KACS PO Box 1025 Kennett Square PA 19348. To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com
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