Mrs. Willie Maude Roby

September 26, 1949 - August 14, 2020

Mrs. Willie Maude Roby was born September 26, 1949 in Monticello, Georgia. She passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 at Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia after she battled multiple illnesses. Willie worked for 42 years at Mobil Chemical/Pactiv. She began as a packer and worked on a rotating shift. After accepting an office position, she worked in a Customer Service capacity for the remainder of her tenure. She was known for her professionalism and attention to detail. Because of this, she was well-respected and loved by her colleagues and management. Willie was preceded in death by her parents, Cooley McElheney and Alice Neal (Kelly) McElheney and two sisters, Gloria Louise McElheney and Lillie Anne McElheney. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Leotha Roby; daughter, Kimberly Anissa Stafford (Kevin); two grand-daughters, Chandler Juliana Hubbard and Sydney Simone Stafford; eight sisters, Annie Mae Davis, Rena Maude Brooks (Clinton), Cathy White (Terry), Bobbie Banks (Donnie), Sylvia Floyd (Chund), Marilyn Reed (Dennis), Krissandra Weaver (Rodney), and Patricia Gilstrap; four brothers, Larry McElheney (Brenda), Calvin McElheney, Anthony McElheney (Matalie), and Patrick Brown; mother-in-law Annie Maude Roby; sisters-in-law, Diane Price (Wilson) and Karen Cooper (Marion); brother-in-law Charlie Roby (Thelma); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Willie was baptized in July 1974 (along with her twin sister Rena) at a District Convention in Macon, GA. She was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness for 46 years. Willie thoroughly believed that the Bible is God’s Word. She had faith in the promises mentioned there. Willie saw the need to be active in her God given ministry and made it a point to regularly share Bible-based truths with others. She was known for maintaining a consistent spiritual routine. Willie cared deeply for her family. Even in her sickness, she always made room for visits from them. She was affectionately called Auntie Willie by her family and Mama by her grand-daughters. The family was well-known for being close knit, and Willie always did whatever she could to contribute to that. Willie was always interested in doing whatever she could to assist her family and friends. This was an endearing quality that touched all of us. She was a loving wife to her husband and a strong and supportive mother to her daughter. She will be greatly missed. Willie is safe in Jehovah God’s memory. So, with that, we say goodbye for now; sleep well, until you hear His voice (John 5:28, 29). Willie Roby's Memorial Service Time: Aug 22, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83749008906?pwd=eGFBcWZ1WGg0aTZhZUp4ZGhEOGNBUT09 Meeting ID: 837 4900 8906 Passcode: 816240 Website Honoring The Life of Mrs. Willie Maude Roby: www.willieroby.com