Mrs. Elizabeth Jean Roach: Obituary

Elizabeth Jean Roach, age 68 of Copperhill TN passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at her home. Elizabeth was born on April 8, 1948 in South Bend, IN to the late Charles Edward and Martha Jane Stickney Brown. She was a homemaker and of the Christian Faith.

She is survived by her husband of fifty years, David Merriel Roach of Copperhill, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Jonathon David Roach (Elizabeth) of Etowah, TN; daughters and sons-in-law, Julia Kay Grizzle (Justin) of Lula, GA and Jeanna Marie Babb (Derick) of Copperhill, TN; step-mother, Virgina Carol Brown of Manchester, TN; brothers and sisters-in law, Bob Brown (Bev) of MI, David Brown of MI, James Brown (Judy) of MI, Richard Brown(Suzi) of Manchester, TN; sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy Moses (Bob) of MI, Lu Brown of MI, Rosalee Velez (Carlos) of IN, Kathie Banickie (Ernie) of MI, Robin Lovvorn (Randy) of Murfreesboro, TN; grandchildren, Bobbi Roach (Joni), Jordan Christopher David Mealer, Aaron Lee Mealer, Jensen Carolee Mealer, Julie Elizabeth McKeehan and Vanessa Nicole Lee Fitzpatrick and ten great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Copperhill Chapel with Pastor Mike England officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Mealer, Aaron Mealer, Richard Brown, Roger Ritchie, Johnny Mealer and Steven Hogsed. Interment will follow in the Crestlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening after 5:00 p.m. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Saint Jude Tribute Program at P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral of Copperhill is in charge of the arrangements.