Irene Roberts

Irene Roberts, 86, of New Iberia passed away on Friday, December 21, 2018 at 3:30 PM with her daughter and granddaughter by her side. Mrs. Roberts was born on April 26, 1932 in Kaplan, Louisiana. She was the daughter of a farmer and a homemaker. She had many siblings that she loved and enjoyed spending time with. As a teenager, she decided to move to Lake Charles with her favorite cousin, Amy. There she began working as a waitress in Muller’s Department store where she met the love of her life, Donald Roberts. His job caused them to move around the country a bit. They lived in Pensacola, where their eldest son was born; Tularosa, New Mexico, where they had they had their 2 youngest children; Salinas, California where they resided for 18 years; and finally, they retired to New Iberia where they remained until their passing. Mrs. Roberts had a great love for family. She devoted her life to her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Affectionately known as “Nanny”, Mrs. Roberts was the best cook and housekeeper you ever met. She loved having company over for coffee in the afternoon and Sunday dinner after church. Whether it was tending to her flowers, watching her shows, or making a grandchild’s favorite meal, she exemplified what it meant to show love through actions. Mrs. Roberts left behind a legacy of service, faith, and family that will be loved, honored, and cherished forever.

A gathering of remembrance in Mrs. Roberts’ honor will take on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 10 AM followed by place a memorial service at 11 AM at David Funeral Home in New, Iberia (Funeral home address).

She was preceded in death by: both parents, Michel and Aurelia (Guidry) Dartez of Kaplan, LA, her husband, Donald Roberts, her second child, Patrick Stephan Roberts of New Iberia, and siblings, Edola “Sue” Romero, Hazel Smith, Nervine Seward, Audrey Chaffin, Louis Dartez, Percy Dartez, Rolan Dartez, and Dorothy “Dot” Migues.

She is survived by: her two living children; Don Michael Roberts of Albuquerque, NM; Sabrina Roberts Giroir and husband Duane Giroir of New Iberia, LA; 5 grand-children; Michael Roberts, Jeremy and wife Melissa Roberts, and Damien and wife Sarah Roberts of Dallas, Texas; Brandon Roberts and Brianna Giroir of New Iberia, LA, 3 great-grand-children; Mark, Ashley, and Ethan Roberts of Dallas, Texas.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staffs of Belle Teche Nursing Home for the love and care that they showed Mrs. Roberts for the last year of her life as well as Compassus Hospice for their support during the last couple of weeks.

You can sign the register book and / or send condolences at www.davidfuneralhome.org

David Funeral Home of New Iberia, 1101 Trotter St. (337) 369-6336 is in charge of arrangements.