Roberta D. Nellis

February 20, 1924 - July 15, 2017

Roberta D. Nellis, age 93, of Gloversville passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home. Her loving family was by her side. Born in Milton, VT on February 20, 1924, she was the daughter of the late William and Belle Blake Sweeney. Roberta was raised in Milton, VT attended local schools. She worked for 26 years at Johnstown Knit. She enjoyed dancing on weekends with her husband Wesley, sewing, reading and a good shopping trip. On September 24, 1950 she was married to Wesley C. Nellis, they shared a union of 42 years until his passing June 1, 1992. Survivors include daughters Nancy Smalling and her husband Edwin of Fultonville and Naya Hoose and her husband Frank of Mayfield. She is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 9 great grand children and 1 great great grandchild. In addition to her husband Wesley C. Nellis, she is predeceased by a step son, Clifford T. Nellis. Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 from 1pm until 3pm at the Gloversville Funeral Service, 4 Second Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078. A Funeral service will follow at 3pm at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Mayfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Roberta's memory to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave. Gloversville, NY 12078. Please visit the family's online condolence website at www.gloversvillefuneralservice.com.