Grace Marie Bonelli Roberts

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Grace Marie Bonelli Roberts, age 81, who left us on September 15, 2025, in Florence, AL. She was born on May 22, 1944, Grace was the daughter of the late Francis and Gladys Chadwick Bonelli.

Grace dedicated many years of her life to her work, starting at H.D. Lee in Florence, AL, later as a seamstress at Angelica Manufacturing Company in Collinwood, TN, and lastly as a dietary aide at Wayne Care in Waynesboro, TN.

A devoted member of the Fairview Freewill Baptist Church in Iron City, TN, Grace found solace and joy in her faith, attending regularly and nurturing the spiritual lives of those around her. Her genuine love for her community and her unwavering dedication to her church reflect the depth of her character.

Above all, Grace treasured her family, cherishing every moment she spent with them. Her love and warmth will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.

As we remember Grace, we celebrate a life filled with love, dedication, and kindness. She will be deeply missed but always remembered fondly.

She is survived by her sons, Don Roberts (Sherry) of Merritt Island, FL, and Dan Roberts (Shelia) of Cypress Inn, TN; daughter, Dianna Manning of Iron City, TN; grandchildren, Brandin Roberts, Sheena Holt (Brad), Anthony Roberts, Chase Roberts(Ashley), Tanner Roberts, Chad Manning, Kane Roberts (Sarah), Cody Roberts, and Brianna Roberts; and great grandchildren, Maddox Roberts, Kaelynn Roberts, Aiden Roberts, Brilee Roberts, Miles Roberts, Noah Roberts, Nevaeh Daniels, Liam Roberts, Zeplyn Roberts, Linkyn Roberts, Norah Roberts, and Layla Roberts.

In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her siblings, Frank Bonelli, John Bonelli, Tony Bonelli, and Vincent Bonelli; and son-in-law, Robert Van Manning.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm service time at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Collinwood, TN

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Shackelford Funeral Directors in Collinwood, TN with Bobby Rich officiating. Burial will follow in Railroad Cemetery in Iron City, TN.

Pallbearers will be Brandin Roberts, Brad Holt, Anthony Roberts, Chase Roberts, Tanner Roberts, Chad Manning, and Kane Roberts.