Florene Roberts, 98, of Waco, passed away Friday, January 25 at a local nursing home. Graveside services with Eastern Star Rites will be 10 am Monday January 28 at Oakwood Cemetery. Florene was born December 11, 1914 in Kosse, Texas to Charles and Mary Smith. She married Ernest Roberts on January 8, 1933. She worked at J. M. Wood Manufacturing for over 25 years and in 1964 Florene and Ernest started Roberts Used Cars. She worked by his side until they retired in 1981. Florene was a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years and a member of Timbercrest Baptist Church for over 25 years. She loved sewing, working outdoors and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Florene was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest in 1993; her parents; and 15 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son, Ernest Roberts Jr. and wife, Betty of Decatur; daughter, Betty Mayfield Robinson of Waco; 4 sisters, Frances White, Mamie Leftwich and Barbara Ingram all of Waco, and Tranquilla Malone of Alabama; 5 grandchildren Michele Monsey and husband Dale of Axtell, Kay Lynn Day and husband, Paul of Maypearl, Kendra Schuring and husband, Bob of Rhome, Paul Mayfield and wife, Katherine of Austin and Michael Jones of Waco; 8 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 501 West Waco Dr. Waco, TX. 76703.