Mable Lee Artis Roberts

Mable Lee Artis Roberts, 76, passed away April 27, 2021 peacefully surrounded by her family. Mable was born April 26, 1945 in Nansemond County (Suffolk) to Harry C and Gladys Artis. She was a longtime resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania until her return back to Virginia. Mable loved her family. She enjoyed watching her soap operas and spending time with her grandkids. Mable loved a cold Pepsi and coffee. She was a member of Macedonia AME Church, where she served on the Usher Board. Mable was preceded in death by her parents, Harry C and Gladys Artis; her sister, Susie Mae Artis; five brothers, Sherman Lee Artis, Alton Artis, Marvin Artis, Harry Artis, Jr. and Jessie Lee-Artis. Mable's precious memory will be forever cherished by her husband, Thomas Roberts; children , Gladys Artis, Rosemary Riddick (Amos), Phebe Whitaker (Jerry), Melvin Artis (Erica), Ruby Artis and Norman Artis (Latosha); 23 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; brother, Alphonso Artis; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. A public viewing will be held 1-7 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021 in the Melvin J. Blowe Chapel of Crocker Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Balm Church East Campus. Brother Tyron Riddick will deliver the message of comfort. Bishop A. S. Hall, Sr. is the host pastor. She will be laid to rest in Carver Memorial Cemetery. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mable Lee Artis Roberts, please visit our flower store.