Mary Elizabeth "M.E." Brock Roberts

Mary Elizabeth “M.E.” Brock Roberts – on September 22, 2011, Mary Elizabeth “ME.” Brock Roberts put off the restraints of mortality and put on immortality. Having served Christ faithfully for 60 years, she heard her heavenly Father say, “Well done good and faithful servant. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” M.E. was born March 10, 1928, to J.C. and Marie Brock of Chipley, FL. Gifted with a nurturing spirit, she significantly assisted her mother in caring for her younger brothers and sister. This carried over into her roles of Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, and Aunt. Any member of the family who knew her also knew they were loved by her. One of her greatest contributions to building the Kingdom of God was that of being a Godly mother. Her two sons grew up to become ministers and her daughter serves God faithfully in local church work, especially through her musical talents. Her other greatest contribution was in being a loyal pastor’s wife for over 40 years. She humbly ministered alongside her life-mate in every congregation they served in the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church. Her walk with Christ began during a revival at the Parker Methodist Church, adjacent to Panama City, FL. After receiving Christ during one of the evening services, she encouraged her husband, Malcolm, to attend with her the next evening. It was then that he too received Christ and later accepted God’s call into ministry. M.E. was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Marie Brock, and sister, Myrelle Simmons. She is survived by her adoring husband of 65 years, Malcolm, and her loving children: Rev. Michael G. Roberts (Jo Ann), Marsha Scarborough (Sidney), and Mark J. Roberts (Traci), Chaplain, U.S.A.F. She also leaves 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; brothers, J.C. “Jim” Brock and Ronnie Brock; and sister, Janice Walsingham. The family wants to express profound appreciation to the Bayridge skilled-care unit of Westminster Village, the 3rd floor nursing staff of Spring Hill Medical Center, and Covenant Hospice. We thank each of you for your compassionate ministry to the one we loved so dearly as well as your ministry to us. The family will receive friends at Spanish Fort United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 24, 2011, beginning at 10 a.m. followed immediately by a memorial service at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Bethlehem Family Camp Meeting, 3073 Hwy. 160, Bonifay, FL 32425. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com. Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606.