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Loris... Alice Skipper Roberts, age 81, passed away Monday, November 26, 2012, at her residence surrounded by family and friends. Mrs. Alice was born September 20, 1931, in Loris, a daughter of the late Matt and Retha "Granny Bean" Skipper. She never met a stranger. Her kind, generous nature impacted many lives. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and to many others who called her "Mama". Mrs. Alice was retired from Horry County Schools after 31 years of services. She was a member of Loris First Baptist Church, Loris Healthcare Systems Auxiliary, and a Chaplain at Loris Hospital. Mrs. Alice was a retired Sunday School teacher for over 40 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, CPO James B. Roberts, Sr.; one son, Buddy "Ox" Roberts; one sister, Fannie Mae Skipper; three brothers, Coy Skipper, Charlie Skipper and George Skipper; and a special friend, Eugene Boyd. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Frances Roberts Smith and her husband Terry, Patricia Ann Roberts Jacobs and her husband Chip all of Loris; and one son, Henry Dexter Roberts and his fiance Allison Tysinger of Loris; five grandchildren, Chris Watts and his wife Erin, Jamie Davis and her husband Ken, Tab Jacobs and his wife Jordan, Dana Altman and her husband Rod, and Lee Smith and his wife Helenia; and eight great-grandchildren, Tony Davis, Donna Davis, Bailey Watts, Ashlyn Watts, Brayden Watts, Bentley Jacobs, Madyson Jacobs, and Brantley Jacobs; and several special nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 28, 2012, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Loris Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 29, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. from Loris First Baptist Church with Dr. Larry Turner, Rev. Carl Harris, Rev. Jamie Stevenson, and Rev. Drew Jackson officiating. A sunset candlelight service will follow in the Roberts Family Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Loris First Baptist Church Youth Ministry, 3117 Main Street, Loris, SC 29569, Gideons International, P. O. Box 93, Loris, SC 29569, or McLeod NICU, 555 East Cheves Street, Florence, SC 29502. Please sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Loris Chapel, is serving the family.

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Alice Roberts

September 20, 1931 - November 26, 2012