1930
Clarice
2014
Clarice H. Roberson
July 14, 1930 — November 12, 2014
Harlingen, TX:
Clarice Roberson, 84, passed away November 12, 2014 at her home.
Clarice was born July 14, 1930 in La Feria, Texas to Walter Bernard and Lula Mae McKenzie. She was the oldest surviving graduate of the Booker T. Washington (Segregated) School in Harlingen. Clarice married A.G. Lasley in 1948 and later married Samuel Roberson. She cooked for Luby’s Cafeteria for 11 years and also for the Sheraton and Bahia Mar on South Padre Island. Clarice was a member of Cornith Baptist Church of Harlingen, where she was the president of the Women’s Missionary Society. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and was dedicated in her church and as a community servant.
Clarice is survived by her two sisters of Fairfield, CA; one brother of Shreveport, LA; 3 daughters; one of Leander, TX and two of Harlingen; three sons all of Harlingen; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends, and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Roberson.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 2 pm at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Flowers officiating. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria, TX.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice and United Health care of Harlingen.
Clarice Roberson, 84, passed away November 12, 2014 at her home.
Clarice was born July 14, 1930 in La Feria, Texas to Walter Bernard and Lula Mae McKenzie. She was the oldest surviving graduate of the Booker T. Washington (Segregated) School in Harlingen. Clarice married A.G. Lasley in 1948 and later married Samuel Roberson. She cooked for Luby’s Cafeteria for 11 years and also for the Sheraton and Bahia Mar on South Padre Island. Clarice was a member of Cornith Baptist Church of Harlingen, where she was the president of the Women’s Missionary Society. She enjoyed quilting, gardening, and was dedicated in her church and as a community servant.
Clarice is survived by her two sisters of Fairfield, CA; one brother of Shreveport, LA; 3 daughters; one of Leander, TX and two of Harlingen; three sons all of Harlingen; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends, and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Roberson.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 18, 2014 from 6 pm to 8 pm at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 2 pm at Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home with Rev. Carl Flowers officiating. Burial will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park in La Feria, TX.
The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice and United Health care of Harlingen.
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