Celebrating Life and Family

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We went home to Baton Rouge for Maw Maw's funeral and took the opportunity to see family. Our hearts were heavy, but I think it was good to be around smiles and so much love. 
The kids spent time playing with their cousins Wyatt, Kenniann, Cline, and Macy. It was also our first time to play with Addison and Jack!

We had dinner with Raylee, Haislee, and Charlee.

Enjoyed seeing GG



The funeral was in the small town of Norwood where Maw Maw grew up. It was rainy and a little cool. The service was all outdoor, so kept it pretty short. 

Charlie and Sarah Graves played "Amazing Grace" on clarinet and flute as a way to honor Maw Maw. She really enjoyed going with them to music lessons and loved to hear them play. 

Olivia started everyone off singing and we all joined in to sing the hymn. 

The spray of flowers for the coffin was so pretty and I think she had a chuckle that the coffin was purchased at Costco.

We went to the Presbyterian church for a reception and the room was packed with family and friends. It felt more like a celebration with everyone sharing stories and looking at pictures. I think she would have enjoyed that!

There were pictures from all different times in her life with so many different famioy and friends. 

Ryan and Mom

Charlie, Raylee, and Olivia

Chris, Denver, and Sarah Graves

Denver and Peyton

Chris, Denver, and Ronnie

Charlie and Boo Boo

Mom and Aunt Beck

Mom and Aunt Sandy

Ronnie and Mom

Ronnie, Peyton, and Mom

Ronnie and Denver

All in all, it was sad because we wish she could be there, but we know she would have been pleased so many people came together to eat and talk. She would have loved that. 


After a long day it was nice to hang out at GG's and have some down time with her and Boo Boo. 

I am so grateful to have my grandmother in my life for so long and that my kids were able to know their great grandmother and have so much time with her. We are sad for us, but happy for her to be with Jesus and those who have gone before her. 


In loving memory of Francis "Yvonne" Graves Roberts

September 3, 1936 - January 26, 2024

Francis "Yvonne" Graves Roberts died Friday, January 26, 2024 of septic shock as a complication of kidney surgery. She was born September 3, 1936 in Norwood, Louisiana. Yvonne moved from Norwood to Baton Rouge and was a loving wife and mother. She was happiest holding a baby on her lap and found immense joy in her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a lifelong fan of LSU football; loved going dancing with friends; and looked forward to trips to Las Vegas. She is survived by her sister, Rebecca Bellue; her children, Patricia Roberts Bourgeois [Flip], Steve Roberts, and Ronnie Roberts [Chris]; grandchildren: Natalie Bourgeois Caldwell [Aaron]; Jeanne' Bourgeois; Kayla Roberts, Lacey Roberts, Nick Roberts, Taelor Davis, Tadd Davis, Tyler Davis, Hillary Johnson, Lindsey Johnson, and Mallory Johnson; and great grandchildren: Sarah Graves, Charlie, Olivia, Raylee, Charlee, Haislee, Ryan, Peyton, Kylah, Kolyns, Coda, Alivea, Blaysen, Carl, Paisley, and Denver. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Roberts and parents, Alton and Gladys Graves. A graveside service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery located at 3172 Oak Street in Norwood, LA on Saturday, February 3rd at 11 am with lunch to follow at Norwood Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Norwood Presbyterian Church.


 

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