Frances Lee Roberts, 96, of Newport News, VA, joined her beloved husband, John "Shorty" H. Roberts, Jr. in heaven on July 7, 2022. Born in Shipman, VA, on January 26, 1926, she spent most of her life Newport News. Survivors include her daughters, Peggy Price and husband, Sam; and Diane Barnes and husband, Richard; granddaughter, Nickie Price; grandson, Christopher LaFlamme and wife, Brandi; granddaughter, Jeannie Barnes; great granddaughter, Zoe LaFlamme; great grandson, Trevor LaFlamme and a special nephew, Wayne Javins and wife, Pamela. She is also survived by her sister, Phyllis Colgan (Sonny) and brother, Irving Robertson (Edna); and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Roberts, Jr.; brother, William H. Robertson; sisters, Margaret Javins and Adella Layne.

Frances was a member of Temple Baptist Church where she and her husband taught Preschool Sunday School and sang in the Choir for many years. When she could no longer drive, she would attend Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church with her daughter, Diane and her family.

Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 210 Harpersville Road.  Following the visitation, family and friends will gather at Peninsula Memorial Park for a graveside service that will be held at 1:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to Chestnut Memorial United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 1024 Harpersville Road, Newport News, Virginia 23601.

The family would like to thank her many friends at York Convalescent and Rehab Center for the care she received the last few years and where she claimed her final Victory.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home.