Edna Elise Roberts

Edna Elise Roberts
December 31, 1921 - April 24, 2017

Edna Elise Roberts, 95, of Waterflow, NM passed away at home on Monday, April 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Edna was born December 31, 1921 in Ohio City, Colorado the daughter of Clovis Metroz and Lucy Turnaz Metroz.
Edna and Don were married in 1943. They raised 8 children and were huge supporters of the 4-H program. Edna loved working in her yard growing the most beautiful roses. Some of her other hobbies included gardening and canning. Edna also enjoyed cooking and was very good at it. Later in life, she spent 17 years as a cook for Grace B. Wilson Elementary school in Kirtland. One of her greatest joys in life were her grand and great-grandchildren. Her memory is enshrined in our hearts. May God grant you eternal rest, dear Mother.
Edna was preceded in death by her parents; husband Don Roberts; son, Otto Metroz; daughter Donna Smith, granddaughter Kendra Lee Smith, great-granddaughter Faith Elise Triplett and son-in-law Larry Gibson.
She leaves behind her sons Gene Metroz and Billy Roberts and wife Pat; son-in-law Bill Smith; daughters Beverly Triplett and husband Duane; Anita Whitfill and husband Anthony; Marilyn Halvorson and husband Donnie, Rita Gibson; 14 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren and many dear friends.
Visitation for Edna is today, Thursday, April 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. in Farmington.
Funeral services are Friday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, with her son-in-law Bill Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery where Edna will be placed next to her husband Don.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Uche Obisike and Basin Home Health and Hospice for their love and care of our mother.
Edna's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, (505) 325-8688. Should friends desire to send condolences to the family, they may do so at www.serenityandcompany.