Gloria Ann Roberts, 84, of Watseka, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at Ascension St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee.

She was born on March 13, 1938 in Watseka, the daughter of Armand and Ruth (Babb) Anderson. She married the love of her life, James “Jim” Roberts at St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka on May 31, 1958 and he preceded her in death on July 13, 2020. She was also preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by two daughters, Dawn (Rev. Jeff) Hammer of Elizabethton, TN and Dr. Darlene Roberts of Watseka; three grandchildren, Mindy (Justin) Cavaness of Fairbury, Samantha (Scott) Hardman of Pontiac and Matthew (Rebecca) Hammer of Jonesborough, TN; and ten great-grandchildren, Tristin, Kevin, Gabbie, Hunter, Kaden, Alyssa, Isaiah, Luke, Matthew, and Kayla.

Gloria was a member of St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka where she played the organ for many years. She enjoyed shopping, collecting Cherished Teddies, her flower garden, and traveling with their favorite companions, Guy and Shirley. She was avid reader, especially enjoying mystery books.

Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday August 12, 2022 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka.

A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka. Fr. Michael Powell will officiate. Burial will follow at GAR Cemetery in Watseka.

Memorials may be made to Watseka Public Library, American Heart Association, St. Edmund Catholic Church in Watseka, or family’s wishes.