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Obituary For Mrs. Jeannette Roberts

Jeannette Phillips Hazel Roberts finished her course in life on September 2, 2022, at Lakeside Senior Care, Douglas, GA, and quietly left on her well-planned journey to her new home in glory. She was born September 7, 1938, in Grady County, GA, the daughter of Walter Turner and Julia Mae Elijah Phillips.

Jeannette was a graduate of Washington Consolidated High School in Cairo, GA, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education from Albany State University on June 6, 1960, in Albany, GA, and a Master of Education degree from Valdosta State University on August 14, 1976, in Valdosta, GA.

Jeannette loved the Lord and served him daily. We praise God for her profession of faith that would not shrink. She was a former member of Saint Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, Whigham, GA. Later in life, she united with Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Pearson, GA. She served in many capacities, namely, the Choir, Kitchen Ministry, Sunday School, Mission Department, Deaconess, Youth Department Director, and was ever ready to do what was needed. Jeannette served many years as Financial Secretary, Youth Bible teacher for the Congress of Christian Education and Financial Secretary for the Union of the Great Eastern Baptist Association. Also, she was a member of the Retired Educators Association of South Georgia.

Her beloved husband, James Hazel, preceded her in death. Together, they shaped the lives of many Grady County and Atkinson County students as educators. She began her teaching career at the Beck Branch School, Calvary, GA. She retired from Atkinson County School System after 39 years of service. Jeannette joined in marriage with Rev. Louis Roberts of Sylvester, GA, who also preceded her in death.

Those left to carry on her legacy of love are her sisters, Betty Phillips of Newark, NJ, Martha Phillips of Washington, DC, Valieree P. Johnson (Paul) of San Francisco, CA; her brothers, Arnold Phillips (Betty) of High Point, NC, Walter Phillips (Christine) of Waxhaw, NC; her special nieces, Julia P. Danner of Douglas, GA, and Fleshia P. Manning of Valdosta, GA; her uncle, Goldie Ross (Patricia) of Fort Pierce, FL; and a plethora of nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.

Funeral service for Jeannette Roberts will be held Sunday, September 11, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, 156 Miss Ann's Lane, Whigham GA. Interment will follow at Walden Cemetery.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc. of High Point, NC, and Cloud Funeral Home of Cairo Georgia.

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So sorry for the loss of your sister, Ms. Roberts, Mr. Phil and Ms. Betty. Condolences to you all and the rest of the family. Harris Funeral Homes and Cremations of Mt. Gilead and Monroe, NC

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Such an out reaching obituary of Jeannette P. Roberts. Just viewing her picture just reflexes so much personality and integrity. Seems like a lady I would enjoyed knowing. Betty Phillips I met a few years ago at her church and my former church, St. Stephens AME Zion. I'm sure she will have a beautiful homegoing this afternoon. To Arnold & Betty Phillips. Jeannette F. Porter Winston-Salem, NC

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With heartfelt sympathy to the Phillips/Roberts family. May God continue to keep you in His care during your time of bereavement. Patty and Kameron Clark.

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My condolences and prayers for your family. Candy Wright

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Sending our condolences to family and passing of there love one.....The Stacy Walden and Family

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Our sympathy and prayers go out to the Phillips, and Roberts Family may God bring comfort to you in the time of your sorrow. MR.Mrs. Charles Bracey

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Our most heartfelt condolences goes out to Philips and Roberts the families on the passing of the late, Mrs. Jeannette Roberts. It is our prayer that the God of all comfort, will be with you all during this time of separation. May His Love Grace and Peace cover you'll and may all those wonderful memories be a source of strength at the this time. From: Elder Wendell Goudell Dean II, Sons and Staff at the Emerald Memorial Mortuary, Nassau, New Providence, The Bahamas.

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Sending our condolences to family and passing of there love one.....The Armstrong Family

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To my family, it is with deeps sympathy. But I will always remember my sweet cousin gently voice, and her kindness. There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone, the light remains. Jeannette light will forever be shinning to those who knew her. Take your rest my sweet angel. Again, to my family, may the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. Christene P. Frazier and family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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