Of Ray City, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2010 in the Berrien Nursing Center after declining health. She was born December 23, 1924 in Tift County, Georgia to the late Jessie R. and Willie Mae Benefield Roberts. She owned and operated the Ray City Diner for many years and she was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Covington, Georgia. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Barrentine; and a grandson, Kevin Tomlinson.
Survivors include:
Daughter & Son-In-Law Linda & Scott Roysden Conyers, GA
2 Sons & Daughter-In-Laws Dennis & Karen Tomlinson Hahira, GA
Steve & Gail Tomlinson Nashville, GA
3 Brothers & Sister-In-Laws Denver & Louise Roberts Naylor, GA
Vernon & Jerri Roberts Naylor, GA
Everett & Kathleen Roberts Nashville, GA
3 Sister-In-Laws Martha Connell Lenox, GA
Gladys Roberts Valdosta, GA
Effie Mae Roberts Valdosta, GA
Grandchildren: Sherry Webb, Teresa Welch, Scotty Roysden, Jimmy Roysden, Dana Chandler, Steven Tomlinson, and Crystal Adams
15 Great Grandchildren
A number of Nieces & Nephews
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 31, 2010 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial in New Ramah Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday, December 30, 2010 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m