Shirley A. Roberts

Shirley Ann Roberts, 85 of Springfield passed away on February 15, 2022 with her family by her side. Shirley was born to Harold and Evelyn Sanders on August 3, 1936, in Springfield, OH. Shirley was married to her one true love and husband Charlie. Shirley and Charlie made their home and raised theirchildren in New Carlisle, OH. Charlie precededher in death, 26 years to the day, on February 15, 1996. She is also precededin death by her youngest daughter, Tami; sister, Sandra; and daughter-in-law, Mary. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Terri and Jerry Barone and son and daughter-in-law, Jimmie and Angie Roberts. Shirley's grandchildren and great-children were the greatest joy in her life. Her final years were spent in the loving home of her granddaughter and grandson-in-law (whom she shared a special connection with), Logan and Kristin Mathews and their children, A.J., Parker, Charlie, Karlie Lynn, and Karsin. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Brandi (Danny) Johnson, Dustin (Melinda) Durben, Scott (Haley) Durben, Briana and Grace Maxie, Lori Roberts, Jamie Short, and Tricia Williams. Great grandchildren: BJ (Ashlee) Mowery, Daniel Johnson, Maddie Durben, Riley Durben, Chris Robinson, and many step great grandchildren. Her sister and best friend Edie Mims, special friend Rita Binz; and several nieces and nephews. She was a devoted member of Arise in Christ Lutheran Church of Donnelsville. The family would like to thank the staff of 3N and 4N at Springfield Regional Medical Center for the exceptional care Shirley received during her brief illness, especially nurses Crystal and Analynn and Dr. Patel and Chris Whorton, PA. Services will be held on Monday February 21, 2022, with visitation from 12:00pm-1:00pm and services by Pastor Peter Kruse immediately following at Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in Shirley's name can be made to Arise in Christ Lutheran Church, Donnelsville, OH.Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.trostelchapman.com.