Diana M. Roberts

Diana M. Roberts, 76, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Life Care Center of LaCenter. She was born on February 23, 1949 in Mayfield, Kentucky to the late Joseph Lawrence McManus, Sr. and Lila Minnie Brooks McManus. Diana received her Bachelor's Degree from Murray State University. She retired from Western Baptist Hospital as a Social Worker with 18 years of service. Diana was a member of the Broadway Church of Christ and the National Association of Social Workers.
 
She is survived by her daughter, Lila (Brian) Jefferson of Louisville, Kentucky; two sons, Lee (Julie) Roberts of Metropolis, Illinois and Chris (Lonnie Peck) Roberts of Paducah, Kentucky; grandchildren, Nicolette (Damen) Troutman, Coralle (Trever) Durapau, Sydnei (Dakotah) Norris, Maddie Roberts, Bella (Lucas) Baten-Knotts, and Lilli Johnson; great-grandchildren, Emma, Evie, Emmett and Maverick; sister, Ruby Whitis of Folsomdale, Kentucky; brother, Joseph (Joyce Kay) McManus, Jr. of Boaz, Kentucky; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
 
Diana was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Lee Roberts, Sr.; sister, Josephine Stark and her parents.
 
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Lone Oak Chapel of Milner & Orr Funeral Home with Mr. Dan Owen officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
 
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
 
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to LivWell Community Health Services, P.O. Box 2875, Paducah, KY 42002-2875
 
The family would also like to thank the staff at Lifecare for all their care and assistance.
 
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