Datha Margaret (Frans) Roberts, 104, of Savannah, Missouri passed away Wednesday March 22, 2023 in St. Joseph enjoying listening to music from her favorite local singer, Josh Daniels of Grant City. She was born May 24, 1918 in Easton, Missouri daughter of Lucian & Beulah (Lewis) Frans.
She married Stanley Roberts on August 12, 1948 and they made their home on a farm near Stanberry, Missouri. She enjoyed being around her friends, going to dances where her favorite local musicians played, and celebrating her birthdays with an annual motorcycle ride.
Datha was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Roberts, her parents, sisters, Alma Stephens, Virginia Morris, and brother, Kenneth Frans.
She is survived by son, Ronald (Fawn) Roberts of Hollister, MO, grandsons, Troy (Danette) Roberts and Gregg (Myrna) Roberts of St. Joseph, former daughter in law, Irene (Roy) Walker of St. Joseph, four great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Datha's life will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank Benedictine Living Community of St. Joseph and Freudenthal Hospice for their care and support.
