Nancy Marie Turley Roberts, 91, affectionately known as Marie, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Born Nov. 16, 1934, in Donaldson, she was the daughter of Iva Mary Turley and Stanley Turley, and raised by Halie Keller Kindred Doane and Richard Clay Doane. She married William Carroll Roberts June 6, 1952, shortly after graduating high school. She dedicated her life to nurturing and caring for others, both professionally as a licensed practical nurse and personally as a loving mother and grandmother. Her career in nursing spanned several decades, providing compassionate care until her retirement at 73. She was a proud alumnus of St. Francis Nursing School and spent her working years committed to the health and well-being of her patients. A woman of deep faith, she was a long-time member of Camargo United Methodist Church, where she contributed generously. Her life was a living example of kindness and devotion to both her faith and her community. Her early years were filled with fond memories. As a child, she went every Saturday morning to visit the Morgans, whom she adopted as her grandparents. She would watch Mrs. Morgan make her weekly cakes, eagerly awaiting a spoonful of cake batter from each one. While she sat on the porch swing, Mr. Morgan would tell her stories. They would also take her into town by horse and buggy, her father would give her a nickel to buy a candy bar when she went. Growing up near the railroad tracks, she would run to greet the train every time she heard its whistle, waving enthusiastically to the conductor, who would toot his horn and wave back. She learned how to have a giving heart while watching her mother feed the homeless who jumped off the trains as they passed through. A true tomboy, she spent her days playing in the fields and exploring with her dog, ensuring she was home before dark. Her chores included churning butter every Saturday—though she wasn’t fond of it—dusting, feeding the chickens and collecting eggs. Her personality was marked by her humor and generosity. Beyond her family and career, she had a rich life filled with hobbies that included gardening and collecting antiques. She was also an avid traveler, exploring places from Guatemala to Alaska and Hawaii.
She was a cherished mother to her two sons, Michael and Ronald, and a loving mother-in-law to Deborah Robbins Roberts and RaeJean Pipes Roberts. Her joy multiplied with her five granddaughters, Erica Thayer Olivarez, Rachael Roberts Lewis, Carlye Roberts, Kelly Roberts Farrell, Melissa Roberts Boyle and Erin Roberts; and extended further to her 12 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers and sisters.
Service was conducted Monday, Jan. 12, at Taul Funeral Home.
The family kindly requests that contributions be made to her beloved church, Camargo United Methodist Church, in lieu of flowers.
Her legacy of love, laughter and service will continue to inspire those who knew her, and she will be deeply missed.
