ROBERTS, Frieda Grace Burtscher, age 94, of Tampa, FL, passed away June 15, 2018. Grace was born in Arcadia, FL in May 11, 1924. After graduating from DeSoto County High School she moved to St Petersburg, FL where she attended Mound Park Nursing School. After completing Nurses Training she attended Duke University to study Operating Room Procedure. She then spent time working as a nurse in New York City. Upon returning to St. Petersburg, Florida, she met and married William R. Roberts, the brother of Betty Roberts, her nursing school roommate. They then moved to Tampa. After pursuing a short career in nursing she became a stay-at-home mom devoting her time to family, church, and volunteer work. As a strong Christian, she was very active at Highland Avenue Methodist church serving in multiple roles during her 40+ year membership. Additionally, she volunteered at the PTA at BC Graham Elementary School and Sun Coast Girl Scouts. She continued to use her nursing skills to help her extended family, as a Girl Scout Leader, and with the PTA. Grace was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, her parents, and 7 siblings. She is survived by her children: Betty Higgins (Ray) and William Roberts (Kyle), grandchildren: Tabitha Higgins Smith (Josh), Scott Higgins, Dennis Higgins, Jennifer Higgins Bellingham (Mike), and 6 great grandchildren. The funeral service will be at 11am, Saturday, June 30th at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207 E Lake Ave, Tampa, FL 33610.
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