Mary Jane "MJ" Roberts (1952-2011) 59, of Evansville passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011.

"MJ" attended Bosse High School and graduated with the class of 1970. She was a loyal friend to many and particularly enjoyed gardening and entertaining.

MJ was preceded in death by her parents Charles Roberts (2004) and Bettye Roberts (2008).
She is survived by her brother Craig (Kathy) Roberts and sister Martha (Tommy) Garrett and three nephews.

There will be no public services. MJ has bequeathed her remains to the Indiana University School of Medicine Anatomical Society.

 The family gratefully requests memorial donations in her honor be made to:
Impact Christian Health Center 720 SE 8th St. Evansville, IN 47713

December 24, 2011
Martha and Tommy, I know God has you by the hand during this difficult time. But, I know you are at peace knowing that MJ is in such a better place. I Love You both so much. You know I am always here for you.

December 24, 2011
Dearest Martha and family, May the memories of Mary Jane forever be a blessing.
B'shalom, Jeff Levy, Sacramento, California

December 24, 2011
Kathy and Craig, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. You are in my thoughts and prayers. It is always hard to lose a loved one, but even harder at this time of year.
Sharon Markham Hutchinson, St. George Island, Florida

December 24, 2011
Craig and Martha you are in my prayers. MJ was a very caring person and I remember all the cherished memories I had with her. May she now be in God’s hands. We all have angels and God gave us another one now.
Susan Hinton, Evansville, Indiana

December 24, 2011
Craig So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers for you and your Family.
John Moss, Evansville, Indiana

December 24, 2011
What a beautiful and giving soul was she. I will miss her friendship dearly. May the Lord grant you comfort and peace in your time of loss. Until we meet again dearest friend, 'till we meet again.
Susie Heerdink, Evansville, Indiana

December 24, 2011
My sympathies to Martha and her family on the loss of MJ. It's so hard to lose someone you love, but especially hard during this time of the year.
Martie WALKER Stewart, Bosse '66, Kentucky

December 24, 2011
Craig, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Karen Molinet Woods, Mt. Vernon, IN

December 26, 2011
To MJ's family, My husband and I were friends with her in Garmisch, Germany from 1982-1986. There are so many things I would love to say about her. Her friendship, her smile, her silliness, are so etched in my heart and soul. I will have the fondest memories of her until we meet again. And when we do, she will have that crooked smile, with her head cocked to the side and staring wide eyed. We love Mary Jane and forever hold her memory dear to us. Our heartfelt condolences. May you find peace and comfort in the days to come.
Bob and Glenda Westergard

December 27, 2011
I remember MJ very fondly from my time in Garmisch ('82-'88). She was a wild and crazy woman and I loved her dearly. I have thought of her often since leaving Garmisch, remembering she moved back to Evansville, IN. Always wondered whatever happened to her and I am so sorry to learn that she has died. Too young. Too sad.
American Roz, Rosaline Crawford, Silver Spring, Maryland

December 27, 2011
MJ was such a wonderful spirit. I first met her in the late winter of 1970 with her friend Jane Keerl. Jane and I established a relationship and were traveling out West in 1972 when we encountered MJ quite unexpectedly in the Rocky Mountains. She had met some people while hiking in the Grand Canyon and traveled with them to the exact place we were camped out. Truly amazing. Jane and I married a year later. We truly enjoyed Captain Charley's hospitality when invited aboard the family boat "The Laura." Years later, at a Steel Head Band reunion concert, I saw a woman dancing like no one was watching. It was MJ, and I hadn't seen her in years. She will always have a special place in my heart and mind.
Rick Sparks, Indianapolis, Indiana

December 27, 2011
To the Family of Mary Jane Roberts:
One of our 1970 Bosse High School Classmates just emailed me and informed me... Mary Jane always made everyone around her laugh! She and I were in several classes together. I was Black; she was White. I was quiet and shy; she was bold and brazen! I was and still am very spiritual; she was a "free spirit". Only God knows how and why we became so close! My memories of us (especially in Mr. Ray Begarley's Speech class) just became even more precious to me. It's just like Mary Jane to donate herself to help others. I loved you so much, and miss you already, Crazy Mary Jane! I'm so glad that we crossed paths!!!
Debra Smith-Meriweather, Evansville, Indiana

December 29, 2011
It is so difficult to believe that we won't be seeing MJ on this plane again. I know that things were not easy for MJ but even in the most trying times her zest for life was rivaled by few. I have been blessed with many good memories with MJ since we met in 1970. Those memories will stay safe and warm in my heart. It is comforting knowing that she is in a place of peace and love. I hope those of us who remain can find comfort and joy in the memories we have of Mary Jane and the time she shared with us.
Shirley Dyer-Beard, Franklin, Tennessee

January 01, 2012
I remember MJ very well. She hung out with a lot of us musicians around 1969-70.Her dad was in the plastics business and they lived on a houseboat/barge on the river. She worked at ARS (Advertising Research Systems)in the mid-70s and was at Risley & Julian every day with Meg doing production. I saw her there all the time. She was bubbly and fun. Evansville has lost a kindred spirit.RIP Mary Jane. Recards to the family!
Jeff DeVillez