Mrs. Wilda M. Carter Roberson
"Shug"
Pooler-Mrs. Wilda M. Carter Roberson, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at her
home with her family at her side under the care of Hospice Savannah.
Mrs. Roberson was born in Baxley to the late Bryant & Eunnie Davis Carter. She was a
member of South Newington Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was also preceded
in death by her brother, Bryant Carter.
She was the wife of Ray F. Roberson for 63 years and was his very special "shug" and he
was her "sweet". She was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed. She will forever
be in our hearts until we all meet again. Her favorite song was "I want us to be together
in Heaven" and we know all the Angels are rejoicing.
Surviving in addition to her husband are her children, Gail & Kim Warnock of
Tarrytown, Kenny & Lana Roberson of Pooler and Ginger & Ricky Boatright of Pooler; 9
grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; sisters, Macy Mallard of Faulkville and Lucille
Thomas of Bloomingdale; aunt, Walteen Taylor of Baxley and a number of nieces and
nephews.
The family would like to thank Hospice Savannah for the love and kindness shown to
them during this time.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
The funeral to honor Mrs. Roberson's life will be at 11 a.m. on Friday in the chapel of the
funeral home with Rev. Steve McCoy, Rev. Earl Best and Rev. Kenny Harrelson
officiating. Active pallbearers will be Rayford Thomas, Patton Thomas, Joey Thomas,
Donnie Thomas, Tony Carter and Clifton Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim
Walea, Jim Cowart, Charlie Hutcheson and the Deacons of the South Newington Baptist
Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Abbey West Cemetery on Dean Forest Road.
Remembrances may be given to the South Newington Baptist Church Bus Fund, 462
John Carter Road, Bloomingdale, GA 31302.