Clara Davis Roberts

Mrs. Clara Davis Roberts, age 72, of Lake City, Florida passed away Thursday, Aug. 31, at her residence following an extended illness.  Mrs. Roberts was born in Lake City, Florida and resided in Lake City all of her life. Mrs. Roberts taught high school English at Columbia for 36 years, retiring in 2010.  She was beloved by her former students. She was selected as Teacher of the Year in 1997 for the Columbia district. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton G. and Wana Pruitt Davis and two brothers, Gordon Davis and Ed Davis. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jim Roberts of Lake City, Florida; her daughter, Kelly Roberts of Jacksonville, Florida; her son, Billy (Terese) Roberts of Tampa, Florida;  one grandson, Liam Roberts also survives.  A funeral service to honor the life of Mrs. Roberts will be held at  11 A.M. Thursday, Sept. 7, in the First Presbyterian Church, Lake City, Florida with Sr. Pastor Kenneth Goodrich officiating. Final disposition will be by cremation. Visitation and gathering for family and friends will be from 10 to 11 A.M. (One hour before services) at the church. GUERRY FUNERAL HOME, 2659 S.W. Main Blvd., Lake City, Florida is in charge of arrangements.

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