CORNELIA WILMOT ALBERTA KIBBEY ROBERTS
February 22, 1910 ~ May 30, 2011
Cornelia Wilmot Alberta Kibbey Roberts, 101, of Jefferson City, died Monday, May 30, 2011, at St. Josephs Bluffs.
She was born on Feb. 22, 1910, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of the late Cornelius Ed and Emma Knoch Harbaugh.
She was married on Aug. 24, 1936, in Kansas City to Joseph G. Kibbey who died on March 5, 1978. She was later married on March 5, 1989, in Jefferson City to Harry J. Roberts who died on Sept. 19, 1992.
Mrs. Roberts graduated from Westport High School in Kansas City, and attended Kansas City Junior College and the University of Missouri where she was affiliated with Alpha Chi Omega.
Moving to Jefferson City in 1944, Cornelia was a member of the Jane Randolph Jefferson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; Alpha Chi Omega Sorority; Live Long and Like It Senior Citizens; Hospice Volunteer; Jefferson City Garden Club; A.A.R.P.; Lambda Tau Sigma; Little Acts of Kindness Award recipient; Docent at the Missouri Historical Society; past-president of the Friendship Cooperative Extension Club and the P.T.A. at West and Simonsen schools; first president of Still Hospital Guild; leader of the Children of the American Revolution; and was an officer in both the Capital City Womens Club and its state association.
A member of First United Methodist Church with leadership roles in many organizations, she served for many years on the Administrative Board. She was a member of the Adult and Bell Choirs; Womens Society of Christian Service; Double Ring Sunday School Class officer; and was in charge of the churchs Sunday morning nursery for twenty-six years.
She is survived by two children, the Rev. Alberta (Wayne) Hepler, Jefferson City; and Eldon (Sandra) Kibbey, Indianapolis, Ind.; two grandchildren, Dr. Bradford Hepler, Greenbelt, Md.; and Timothy Kibbey, Huntsville Ala.; and two great-grandchildren, Reed Kibbey and Simon Kibbey, both of Huntsville Ala.
She was preceded in death by three grandchildren, David, Rebecca, and Sara Kibbey; two sisters, Edith Jones and Ethel Cleaver; and two nephews, Dr. Elwood Jones and the Rev. Murray Jones.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Dumas officiating.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, 915 Country Ridge Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born on Feb. 22, 1910, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of the late Cornelius Ed and Emma Knoch Harbaugh.
She was married on Aug. 24, 1936, in Kansas City to Joseph G. Kibbey who died on March 5, 1978. She was later married on March 5, 1989, in Jefferson City to Harry J. Roberts who died on Sept. 19, 1992.
Mrs. Roberts graduated from Westport High School in Kansas City, and attended Kansas City Junior College and the University of Missouri where she was affiliated with Alpha Chi Omega.
Moving to Jefferson City in 1944, Cornelia was a member of the Jane Randolph Jefferson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; Alpha Chi Omega Sorority; Live Long and Like It Senior Citizens; Hospice Volunteer; Jefferson City Garden Club; A.A.R.P.; Lambda Tau Sigma; Little Acts of Kindness Award recipient; Docent at the Missouri Historical Society; past-president of the Friendship Cooperative Extension Club and the P.T.A. at West and Simonsen schools; first president of Still Hospital Guild; leader of the Children of the American Revolution; and was an officer in both the Capital City Womens Club and its state association.
A member of First United Methodist Church with leadership roles in many organizations, she served for many years on the Administrative Board. She was a member of the Adult and Bell Choirs; Womens Society of Christian Service; Double Ring Sunday School Class officer; and was in charge of the churchs Sunday morning nursery for twenty-six years.
She is survived by two children, the Rev. Alberta (Wayne) Hepler, Jefferson City; and Eldon (Sandra) Kibbey, Indianapolis, Ind.; two grandchildren, Dr. Bradford Hepler, Greenbelt, Md.; and Timothy Kibbey, Huntsville Ala.; and two great-grandchildren, Reed Kibbey and Simon Kibbey, both of Huntsville Ala.
She was preceded in death by three grandchildren, David, Rebecca, and Sara Kibbey; two sisters, Edith Jones and Ethel Cleaver; and two nephews, Dr. Elwood Jones and the Rev. Murray Jones.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2011, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark Dumas officiating.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery.
Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association, 915 Country Ridge Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Your mother was one of my first friends in Jeff City. She was such a delight and we had so much fun together in Church Choir, DAR and playing bridge. We went out to lunch the last time we were in MO. and she was still bright, cheerful and fun. She will truly be missed. She was a true friend. Love, Floy and Bob
Eldon, brother. God bless you and your family. Amy and I send our prayers to and for you and your family today. Your mother lived a long life! Blessings from this branch of you EC family!
Alberta, Eldon and families:I was sorry to read about your mother passing away. I remember her from the old days (late 50’s/early 60’s) of 4-H when your dad was project leader for bee-keeping. (Remember the Moreau Bend 4-H Club?) Your mother always impressed me then as being the perfect lady. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
The Staff at the Cole County Senior Nutrition Program would like to send their condolence. Cornelia will be missed at the Senor Center at the Mall she ate with us almost every day she added so much to the Senior Center she was always so positive and smiling she will be greatly missed we all loved her.
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. I’m sure she will be missed by all. May the Lord comfort and bless you. Larry
Sorry for your loss but we realize there is celebrating in heaven! God bless. Everett & JoAnn
Dear Alberta,Sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. She, undoubtedly, is enjoying the better life, and you have so many precious memories to keep in your heart. God’s blessings to you and your family.
Alberta, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.