Martha Lee Alderman Roberts' Obituary
Martha Lee Alderman Roberts, 82, was born September 16, 1935 in Lake Wales, Florida. She passed away Monday, January 22, surrounded by family. She married her love James W. Roberts in Tampa, Florida. Martha had a long, satisfying career as a supervisor with AAA, enjoying her time helping people with their travel. She also ran a successful tropical fish farm with her husband James, enjoying her time outdoors. Martha was an avid animal lover, she never met a dog she didn’t like. Her home was always a welcoming place where family and friends would travel from near and far to settle in for a homemade meal, playing cards, and great conversation.
She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Roberts, daughter Carol J. Butler and Martha’s sweet dog Daisy.
She is survived by her daughter Diane Smith and son Steven W. Roberts; sister, Carma Parrish and brother, Lawrence Alderman; grandchildren, Jason W. Roberts (Abby), Robin Bennett (Tim), and Angela D. Drewien (Josiah); great-grandchildren Ariah Woods, Jameson, and Allison Roberts, and Ingrid and Greta Drewien; many nieces and nephews; and her beloved friends Deloris Alderman and Shirley Freeman. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to C.A.R.E. (Critter Adoption & Rescue Effort, Inc.) Animal Shelter, 1528 27th St. S.E., Ruskin, FL 33570.
A Graveside service will be held on Saturday January 27, 2018 at 2:30pm at Sunset Memory Gardens, 11005 N. US Hwy 301 Thonotosassa, Florida. Memories and condolences may be left online at www.sunset-fh.com.
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