Emma Jane "Janie" Roberts

Emma Jane “Janie” Roberts, cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Franklin, Louisiana, on November 24, 1946, Janie was a beloved daughter of the late Dallas and Emma Lucy Noel Hebert. A long time resident of Terrytown, Louisiana, and recent resident of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, she also spent many joyful years in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Janie spent her life inspiring young minds as an Elementary School Teacher, dedicating her talents to the students of St. Anthony Elementary in Gretna, St. Andrew the Apostle in Algiers, and RJ Vial in Paradis. Her commitment to education and her students reflected her deep compassion and understanding of the importance of nurturing the next generation.

She actively participated in her community, contributing her time as a member of the St. Jean Vianney Choir, serving as Choir Librarian, and engaging with the Women's Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus. She also served as HOA Secretary and was a member of the St. Jean Vianney Crochet Club where she and her friends found purpose and joy in providing handmade keepsake blankets for foster children.

In her free time, Janie found joy in gardening, quilting, crocheting, and spending time with her beloved pets, Noelle and Jax. She cherished any moments spent assembling puzzles with her goddaughter and sister, Deanna Hebert, and held dear the bonds she created with family, friends, and neighbors.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Emma Hebert, her brother, Wallace Hebert and her mother in law, Norma Guidroz Roberts, with whom she had a very special bond.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Kenneth J. Roberts, Jr.; daughter, Tracy Lynne Roberts; sister, Deana Hebert; and brothers, Dallas Hebert Jr., and Wayne Hebert.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Mary Loup for her compassionate and unwavering support during this difficult time and all the years of the true bond of family and friendship.

The family would like to invite all who knew and loved Janie to join them as we commemorate her life. Visitation will be held at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church, 16166 S. Harrells Ferry Rd., in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 10:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am. Graveside services will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Janie's name to Brave Heart – Children in Need for foster children at http://www.braveheartchildren.org or to the Companion Animal Alliance of Baton Rouge at www.CAABR.org, honoring her passions and legacy of giving.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com