Sylvia W. Roberts

January 26, 1932 - March 28, 2022

Sylvia Wheeler Roberts, age 90 of Canton, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at her residence, following several months of deteriorating health. Visitation will be Saturday, April 2nd from 2-6pm at Darby Funeral Home. Her funeral will be on Sunday, April 3rd at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home with Dr. C.R.Hill officiating. Interment will follow at Roberts Family Cemetery in Ball Ground. Sylvia was a lifelong resident of Cherokee County. She graduated from University of Georgia with a degree in education and was a first grade teacher at Ball Ground and Canton Elementary for years. Sylvia was a charter member of the Service League of Cherokee County, an active, supportive member of the Cherokee County Historical Society, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a member of Canton First United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Presidents Club of University of Georgia and a strong supporter of her alma mater’s football team, UGA Bulldogs. In addition, Sylvia was a lifelong participant in bridge clubs. She was extremely talented in her bridge playing passion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Roberts, Jr., and her son, Judson Roberts. She is survived by her son, Ball Ground Mayor Rick Roberts (Elaine), grandsons Alfred Roberts IV of Atlanta and Fraser Roberts (Christen) of Ball Ground, Sister-in-law Cecelia Wheeler of Jasper and a niece and nephew and several cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Cherokee County Historical Society in her memory. The service will be live-streamed at https://vimeo.com/event/1985933