Nell Pierce Roberts, age 94, of Dayton, TN, formerly of Newport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Rhea Medical Center after suffering a brief illness.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of Newport.

Nell was born on September 6, 1915, in Knoxville, TN. She later moved to Waterville, NC after her marriage and before moving to Newport. She taught music in public schools at Grassy Fork and Hartford for many years. She also drove the school bus in that area.

The last six years of her life were spent living with her son and daughter-in-law in Dayton, TN due to health problems.

She was preceded in death by her husband James M. Roberts, one sister, two brothers, and a niece Anna Lynn Lakin.

She is survived by her son James M. Roberts, Jr. (Alda); grandson Jamie Roberts (Carmen); four great-grandchildren: Noah, Seth, Luke, and Susan; one niece Wanda Carr (Jack); two great-nieces Susie and Becky; two great-nephews Mitch and Mark; and several cousins.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2010, at Brown Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Boggan and Dr. Rich Lloyd officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Brown Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Newport, 261 East Broadway, Newport, TN 37821.

Friends may register online at www.newportfunerals.com.

Brown Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.