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Obituary For Mrs. Mary Roberts
Mary R. Roberts, 85, of Elizabethtown, died at her home on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Mary was a successful and widely recognized small business owner, serving as President of Omni
Personnel in Elizabethtown, Leitchfield, and Bardstown from 1982-2018. During this time, she received numerous awards and recognition to include the U.S. Small Business Administration Human Resources Business of the Year (1993), Elizabethtown-Hardin County Chamber of Commerce’s Hall of Fame (1995) and Ambassador Emeritus (2017), and Entrepreneur of the Year (1996). She sponsored the Athena Award given by the Elizabethtown-Hardin County Chamber of Commerce recognizing the achievements of local women business and community leaders. She also served on the boards of several local agencies including Wesley Hilltop House.
She was born in North Garrett in Meade County, Kentucky, and was predeceased by her parents Stanley and Lucille Seymour.
She is survived by her husband of 66 years, James E. Roberts; sister-in-law Sharon Roberts of Louisville;
children, Beth Roberts of Elizabethtown, Patti Talbort (Tom Wilson) of Louisville, Eddie Roberts of
Elizabethtown, and Billie Roberts-Goodman of Elizabethtown. She is also survived by her grandchildren Phillip Roberts of Evansville, Geoffrey Roberts of Frankfort, Paige Dixon of Elizabethtown, Noah Goodman (Hailey Peacock) of Elizabethtown, and Cayman Goodman of Elizabethtown; great-
grandchildren Avaia Dixon, Karoline Goodman, Damontre Gray, Kingston Gray.
The funeral is at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 13, 2025 at St. James Catholic Church in Elizabethtown. Burial follows in St. James Cemetery.
Visitation is from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Percell and Sons Funeral Home in Elizabethtown with Rosary at 7:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to either the American Heart Association or Ronald McDonald House Charities.
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Karissa Goodman sent Peace Lily for Mrs. Mary Roberts - February 13, 2025
Kristin Howard sent Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket for Mrs. Mary Roberts - February 13, 2025
Brian sent Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for Mrs. Mary Roberts - February 11, 2025
Charles Wilson sent Joyful Memory for Mrs. Mary Roberts - February 11, 2025
Jim and Family: My deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your family matriarch. I was blessed to know Mary for many years on both a professional and personal basis. Once her professional days were over, I enjoyed connecting with her (and Jim) on a semi-regular basis at lunch, often at Bub's Cafe. I especially enjoyed our conversations during the times that Phil and Paige were students at Kentucky Wesleyan, my Alma Mater. Her joy could fill a room, and her smile could brighten the same. May you find comfort in your faith, your family and friends as you remember a life well lived by one who was well loved.
Our Kentucky Wesleyan College family extends its deepest sympathies and prayers. May Mary Rest in Peace.
I worked with Mary in Leitchfield for about 3 years . As Linda said she treated us like family. She sent presents to my grandkids for Christmas and even told them about celebrating Christmas Adam witch they do now. She will be missed by a lot of people.
My heartfelt condolences to Jim and the Roberts family. Mary was not only the best boss for 10 years, but also a great friend. We shared a lot of good times and became part of each other's family. I so enjoyed Cayman's visits to the office and watching her grow up. Mary was very proud of her family. She will be terribly missed by the many people. Cathy Casey
Ms Mary a very sweet wonderful lady. She was a gem to all who meet her. I worked for her at Omni Personnel for 5 years and she sold the business to Hamilton-Ryker. She ask me if I would consider staying on with them and I told her yes . She told me she would take care of me with them and that she certainly did. We had many lunches together as she would come for lunch and our staff meeting she called it. She was always so good to me and I loved working in the staffing industry. It wasn't easy but days it was most rewarding. I always had the upmost respect for her always. She was my boss, but we were friends too. She always cared and loved my children and grandchildren as well. She always would think of them on their birthdays and Christmas as well. . When my daughter had her first child Klaudia. Mary bought her a christening dress . All 3 of her daughters ( my granddaughters) has worn that beautiful dress being baptized. We have Mary in the pics to remember always of that beautiful time in our lives. I know she will be missed by her family and friends. I am forever grateful and blessed to have known and been a small part of her life. I will always love her. Rest in peace sweet friend. Ps I will always remember the phrase "bite me". lol
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