Roberta C. Draves, 82, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014. She was born January 9, 1932 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Daniel and Bessie Taylor.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by several siblings.
Roberta is survived by her husband; John Draves; two daughters, Therese (Richard) Cole and Catherine Draves; two Sons, Charles Draves and Michael Draves Sr.; grandchildren, Jennifer (Russ), Christopher (Sarah), Catherine (Rick), Bruce (Ron), Stephanie, Michael Jr., Lacie (Dustin), Carrie; 14 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial gathering will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd. Beavercreek. A graveside service will be held immediately following at 2:00 p.m. at Martinsville I.O.O.F. Cemetery, 519-661 County Hwy-60, Martinsville, OH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Cox Arboretum Butterfly House. Please visit www.NewcomerDayton.com to share a memory in the family guest book.