Jimmy Delphine and Doloras
Mary Robert
Early in the morning on Sunday, February 7,
2021, the beautiful soul of a true Southern Lady was taken home to be with her
Lord and Savior. Doloras Mary Robert had been sound asleep, next to her
husband, Jimmy Delphine Robert, both under the care of Baylor Scott &
White's hospice team when the Lord took her home. On the morning of Saturday,
February 13, 2021, her loving husband of almost 61 years could wait no longer
and went to be with her once more. Jimmy and Doloras are now dancing and
celebrating with their parents, his eleven brothers and sisters,
step-granddaughter Brigette Brown, and many friends and family who went before
to help show them the way.
Jimmy Delphine "JD" Robert was born July 31,
1936 to Joseph Orphee Robert and Olga Rosa (Pomykal) of Waco, TX, and Doloras
Mary Robert was born December 28, 1939 to Emanuel Edward Sliva and Veronica
Magdeline (Celusniak) of Lott, TX. Jimmy and Doloras were introduced during
high school by Jimmy's niece who was friends with Doloras at Lott High School.
After graduating, Doloras married Jimmy and moved to Waco, where they were
blessed with two loving daughters, Stephanie Rene and Mary Jacqueline.
Jimmy, his father, and his brothers helped
build St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellmead. He served as cantor and usher
for many years and was an instrumental in forming the Knights of Columbus
Council 7202 and was elected as Grand Knight for the council many times. He
enjoyed hunting, fishing, being with family, working in the garden and with the
chickens, tinkering, grafting pecans for people all over, commentating the
news, and working the daily crossword puzzles and reading funnies in the paper.
Jimmy retired from Lehigh Cement after 30 plus years.
Doloras was active at their daughters' school
and at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She devoted her time to the Ladies
Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus and the Knights Ladies of the 4th Degree
Assembly, often holding office as needed. She enjoyed making beautiful dresses for
her daughters and granddaughter, Dulcie, making Sunday dinner, gardening,
planting flowers and working in the yard, and spending time with those she
loved. There wasn't a craft or recipe she could not master. Doloras made many
friends over the 33 years she worked as a teller at Genco Federal Credit Union.
Jimmy and Doloras had many adventures
throughout their life. When their daughters were young, they took road trips
all over the country and Mexico. They also attended the annual Knights of
Columbus conventions. They really enjoyed picking up their granddaughter and
great granddaughter from school, taking them to practices, and keeping them
while their mothers were working. Doloras always made delicious meals for
family, and Jimmy would always bring things home, including strings of crappe
and three live turkeys that a trucker gave him, landing him in big trouble. In
his younger years, Jimmy loved riding his Harley. He would even take his mother
riding, her apron flapping in the wind. Doloras didn't admit to riding with him
until after her mother passed away decades later! After retirement, they were
inseparable, from grocery shopping to picking up their great granddaughter,
Moxie, from school. They touched so many lives, and their memory will be
cherished forever.
Left to cherish their memories are their
daughter Stephanie Robert, daughter and son-in-law Mary and Bobby Brown,
honorary children Malcolm Norwood and Cynthia Rogers, granddaughter Dulcie
Schasteen, great granddaughter Moxie Schasteen, step-grandchildren Racquel
Galyean and Landon Brown, step-great grandchildren Hunter Westmoreland, Rusty
Boyd, Dryver Galyean, Gage Raines, and Gavin and Gracie Hughes, and step-great
great grandchild Kayson Boyd.
Visitation will be Friday, February 19, 2021, at 6:00 pm with
rosary led by their dear friend, Father Joy, at 7:00 at Bellmead Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church by
Father Boni on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 10:00 am followed by lunch in
the parish hall. Graveside service will be afterward at Sacred Heart Cemetery
in Lott.
Condolences(8)
Barbara forester Hudson
sulphur spg, TX Friday, March 19, 2021 Stephanie&Mary I am truly sorry for your loss. And so sad that I didn't know until now. I so enjoyed my friendship with Dolores and knowing Jim.I hope you all remember coming to my patents place in Lott and visiting with me. So very sorry for your loss.
Donna Zemanek
Hewitt, TX Friday, February 19, 2021 Stephanie and Mary,We are devastated to read about "Baby", as our family called your mom after our dad Calvin Adams heard Cecil Denison mistakenly call her that at the old GenCo FCU on Orchard Lane after just hanging up from a phone call with his wife, Jeanne. It was years before we realized that was not her real name, but Baby she lovingly remained to us, and the grandkids. Aimee remembers "Baby" always taking care of her on visits to GenCo during her Baylor days, and telling her "sorry your grandfather was just here" when Aimee couldn't find any peanut butter logs in the candy bowls. We all thought the world of her, and your dad; and we are so sorry for your great loss. We cherished visiting with Baby and your dad and watching all of your loving care of them, as we shared the same long table with y'all at the annual GenCo FCU meeting over the past ~15 years. We really missed seeing them last year as the meeting was cancelled and had hoped to do so this year. We look forward to seeing y'all again, and your mom and dad in Heaven where no doubt our dad and mom were among their welcomers. God be with you. The Family of Calvin & Mildred Adams: James & Donna Adams Zemanek, Janet Adams Slaughter, Aimee Zemanek, Jace & Jantzen Slaughter
Cheryl Willis
Waco, TX Friday, February 19, 2021 Stephanie and Mary, my deepest condolences in the loss of your sweet and wonderful parents. May you feel God's loving arms around you giving you the peace and comfort that comes only from Him. Please know my heart is hurting for you both and I am keeping you close in my thoughts and prayers. With sympathy and much love, Cheryl WIllis and familySandra Paulk Knebel
Haslet, TX Thursday, February 18, 2021 So very sad to hear this news. I loved Doloras and Jimmy and you all were so good to my mother. There is something very beautiful though about them meeting Our Lord together. They will forever hold a special place in my heart. Stephanie and Mary, you and your family are in my prayers. Love to all.Jimmy LaVelle
Dallas, TX Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Stephanie and Mary,My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your parents so close together. It's difficult losing one parent, but both within one week is so sad and heart wrenching. I remember seeing your family at Mass each Sunday at St Joseph's and I remember both your parents also during our school days at St Mary's and Reicher. Praying for your peace and comfort during this difficult and sad time.
Jimmy LaVelle
RCHS - Class of '76
Jeannie & John Humphries
Hewitt, TX Saturday, February 13, 2021 Prayers for peace and comfort at this difficult time .Donna Hogan
Robinson, TX Wednesday, February 10, 2021 So sorry for your loss, your Mom was one of a kind. We had so many laughs working together. She was very kind and helpful. We all know she is in a better place, well and healthy.Baylor Scott & White Hospice
waco, TX Wednesday, February 10, 2021 The Baylor Scott & White Hospice team would like to extend to you our deepest sympathy. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.