Ila Jane Skelton Roberts

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Ila Jane Skelton Roberts, age 89, of Jefferson, who passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009. Mrs. Roberts, a native of Jackson County, was a daughter of the late, John Henry Skelton; and the late, Ila Phillips Skelton. She was a retired seamstress and a member of White Plains Baptist Church. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Roberts; brothers: Harold Skelton and Gene Skelton; sisters: Beatrice Doster and Lessie Cooper.

Survivors include her daughters: Jackie Roberts and Duvina Borders both of Jefferson. Two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral Services will be held 10 AM Saturday, July 11, 2009 from the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Rev. Jeffrey Bell officiating. Interment will follow in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be: Herman Brock, Eddie Whiting, Herbert Skelton, Larry Banks, Bosie Griffith, and Terry Turner.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 5 until 9 PM at

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson. 706-367-5467.

Online condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com