Roberta Ann Joslin

October 3, 2015

Roberta Ann Joslin, beloved mother, daughter, sister and grandmother, entered into the presence her heavenly Father on Monday, September 28, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She was born December 11, 1954, in Corona, California. Roberta’s family moved to Pensacola in 1962. After Roberta’s father retired from the Navy, the family owned and operated the Tastee Freeze and the Gulf Coast Nursery on Mobile Highway for many years.

Roberta’s life was filled with love and her trademark characteristic was her boundless kindness and generosity. Every friend and family member can recount a story when she helped them in a time of need, never seeking anything in return. She was the cornerstone of her family, adored her children and grandchildren, and gave selflessly, sacrificing her own needs to fulfill those of others.

Her daughter described her as “my hero, my rock, and the sweetest, strongest person I’ll ever know.” Roberta’s kindness and tender heart encompassed not only close friends and family, but animals as well. Her family enjoys telling the story of the time she stopped traffic to rescue a turtle in the middle of the highway, one of many anecdotes that demonstrates the sweet spirit she possessed.

Roberta loved spending time outdoors and particularly loved the beach. She could spend hours walking the shoreline looking for shells. After her cancer diagnosis, Roberta was determined to live life to the fullest and spend as much time as possible with her family. She took three trips to Nebraska while battling cancer to visit family and build memories. In 2014, she traveled to Key West with her daughter and grandchildren, where she went deep-sea fishing and snorkeled the coral reefs off shore with her grandchildren. Her courage, zest for life, optimism and kindness will never be forgotten by those she loved and who loved her.

Roberta is survived by her parents, Floyd and Dorothy Joslin of Wausa, NE; son, Robert Heath of Milton and his wife Jennifer and grandchildren, Jasmin, Jordan, Blake, Bryce, Sarah and Robin; daughter, Mitzi LaCoste of Chumuckla and her husband Scott and grandchildren, Alexis, Nathan, Wyatt and Cameron; siblings, Hope and her husband, Eddie, and their children, Roxanne, Rachael and Jaxon; sister, Jan; and brother, Richard Joslin; numerous nieces and nephews; and former husband,Victor Heath, who remained a lifelong friend.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Steven.

Her family wishes to express their gratitude to the Covenant Hospice family for their comfort, dedication and compassion, and to the staff and congregations of Woodbine United Methodist Church and Eastside Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Friday, October 2, 2015, at Faith Chapel North.

Interment was in Holy Cross Cemetery.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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2 Responses to “Roberta Ann Joslin”

  1. retha on October 5th, 2015 9:25 am

    im so sorry about roberta,the years i was in that family she was the sweetest lady i know.she was a caring person to everyone and a hard worker.its been yrs since i seen her so i was shoocked.god bless her children and grand children.i know they will miss her dearly.rest in peace roberta,i know youre in heaven now with no pain.

  2. Hilda Malone on October 5th, 2015 8:25 am

    I am so sorry to hear about Roberta,that obit was so her ,everything that was said was all the sweet things I remember about her I pray the Lord will give each one of her family the strength they need and remember she was a beliver she is rejoicing with her Lord. We love you all, Hilda and Jimmie Malone

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