Obituary of Roberta F. Taylor

Roberta F. Taylor, age 67 of Ransomville, died Wednesday May 25, 2016 at the Buffalo General Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Roberta was born March 5, 1949 in Lockport, the daughter of the late Robert F. and Anabell (Ganshaw) Freatman. She was a 1967 graduate of Wilson High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Education from SUNY Geneseo. Roberta began her teaching career in 1972 at Wilson High School where she taught 10th Grade English for many years, retiring in 2004. She was an integral part of all aspects of the school's activities throughout her career. Roberta was a member of the North Ridge United Methodist Church and a member of the Niagara County 4-H. She was the "Voice of the Fair" at the Niagara County Horse Shows for over 20 years. She is survived by a daughter, LuAnn (Matthew) Shocknesse of Ransomville; her grandchildren, Max, Bailey, and Maggie Shocknesse; and three sisters, Cheryl (late David) Bish and Karen (Mark) Randall both of Lockport, and Dawn (Tom) Mellon of Stillwater, NY. She was predeceased by a sister, Cynthia Freatman and a brother, Lynn Robert Freatman. A Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 23, at 4:30 pm in the North Ridge United Methodist Church, 3930 North Ridge Rd. Town of Cambria, with the Rev. Matthew Worley officiating. There will be no prior visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the 4-H Sponsorship, 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport, NY 14094. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville.