Natalie Nelle Roberts, 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Paintsville, on September 22, 2020. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 70 years, Meade S. Roberts, and siblings Eileen Panowski, Robert Thompson, and Shirley Hilfinger. She is survived her son David Hugh Roberts, her daughter Mary Meade Hall, grandchildren Courtney Wilder, Chris Roberts, Matthew Meade Hrako, and great-grandchildren Presley Wilder and Jack Wilder.

Natalie was born in Kansas City, MO, in 1923, to the late Hugh & Nelle Thompson. She was a graduate of Ohio State University, with a B.S Degree in Agriculture. Natalie lived in Cincinnati for many years, working as pre-school director at St. Paul Methodist Church, and with the Girl Scouts. Natalie & Meade moved to Morehead in 1968, where she worked with the Methodist Church, and they both enjoyed their little cabin at Lake Lewmen.

Natalie & Meade loved folk dancing, and shared interests in nature, travel, and lifelong learning. Natalie was an avid gardener and bird-watcher, and loved the view from her big front window in her home on Davis Branch.

The family wished to thank Natalie's friends and loving caregivers for their kindness in her final years. At Natalie request, there will be no funeral services.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both Honored and Privileged to be entrusted with all funeral arrangements for Mrs. Natalie Nelle Roberts.