Mary Catherine Roberts, 87, of Columbia, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at home. She was the wife of the late Harry E. “Flop” Roberts, III who passed away on July 26, 1987. She was born in Columbia, daughter of the late Raymond N. and Evelyn R. Byers Donley. Mary Catherine was a garment worker for Kahn-Lucas Manufacturing and was also a saleslady for Toy Ladies of America. She was an avid reader of Amish books, a Bingo player and a long-time member of the Hambones.
She is survived by four sons: Brian E. (Melanie) Roberts; Bruce R. (Billiejo) Roberts; Jeffrey S. “Scott” Roberts and Donald (Angie) Roberts, all of Columbia. Five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son: Harry E. Roberts, IV and one daughter: Kim Beaston.
The Funeral Service will be held at the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., 31 South Eighth Street, Columbia, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:30 A.M. with Deacon Henry Reese, officiating. The Viewing will be from 10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. Interment in Laurel Hill Memorial Gardens on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to: Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.