Etta Leona Madewell Roberts

Etta L. Roberts was carried by angels to spend eternity with Jesus in heaven on November 9, 2018. Our earth angel is now heaven's gain. A McMinnville, TN resident and Grundy County, TN native, she was born February 27, 1929 and passed away at Webb House Retirement Center at the age of 89 following an extended illness.She was a retired employee of H.G. Hill Grocery, member of the Baptist Church and daughter of the late Albert and Allie Jennings Madewell. Mrs. Roberts was married December 10, 1952 to Marshal Roberts who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Taskah Melton, Alberta Jackson and Juanita Parton; and brother, Willie Albert Madewell.Survivors include sister, Grace Moore of Maryville, TN; brothers and sister-in-law, Allison Madewell of Manchester, TN and Hershel and Pat Madewell of McMinnville; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Garrell and Betty Roberts of McMinnville. Several nieces and nephews also survive.Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 11, 2018 in High’s Chapel with Danny Anderson to officiate. Interment will follow in Shellsford Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. Sunday until the time of service at High’s.Special thanks to the staff and hospice nurses at Webb House for their loving care to make Etta's life more pleasant.Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.comHigh Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.