Obituary
Myrtle “Pearl” Excene Roberts
Born February 1, 1932 in Kingston Jamaica
Died August 12, 2020 in Winter Park, Florida
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Metrolife Church, 910 South Winter Park Drive, Casselberry, Florida 32707. Please note that those in attendance will be required to wear a mask and that seating will be physically distanced.
Ms. Myrtle died peacefully at Westminster Winter Park where she spent her last two months due to her declining health as a result of cancer.
She was known as the “Singing Housekeeper” at Winter Park Memorial Hospital where she was employed for twenty-two years.
As a born-again Christian she was well loved in the community and affectionately known by many that she witnessed the love of God to, as “The Jesus Woman.” She lived a simple life and was also known, as she put it, for her “giving out.”
She was the last of her generation and was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Also, by her son, Marlon Winter and two grandsons. She is survived by her children, Judith Hyatt, Jerome Hyatt and Karen Brown, four grandsons, three great grandchildren and by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the benevolence fund at metrolife.org., or by mailing a check to Metrolife Church. Ms. Myrtle had a heart for the homeless and those in need, and donations made in her honor will be used for this purpose. Please indicate in the memo section that the funds are in Memory of Myrtle Roberts.
For live streaming of the service, please use the link below.
https://boxcast.tv/view/miss-myrtles-memorial-service-427235
I thank you for all that you have done for me and my children!
Love you always
Marcia, Lamar & DJ
Xxxx
"Love the unlovable, touch the untouchable, give, expecting nothing in return."
I am happy about the legacy of spiritual wealth she has left for all of us . And I can just imagine how excited she was to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ face to face Her soul is resting in peace, no pain, no more tears, no more worries