Age 84 of Clarksville passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020. Viewing Monday, June 1, 2020, 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Foston Funeral Home. Celebration of Life 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Interment Resthaven Memorial Garden.
She was born June 22, 1935, in Clarksville to General and Mabel Leavelle Roberts. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Bruce Roberts Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Outlaw, her parents and brother, Joseph Bruce Roberts Sr. Lela was a dedicated member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church, where she was the President of the Senior Usher Board, Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Utility Society.
She leaves to cherish precious memories, sons; Jeffrey D. (Betty) Outlaw, Anthony W. Outlaw, Wendell C. (Erica) Outlaw, daughters Barbara L. (Howard) Rives, all of Clarksville, TN, Brenda L. Outlaw, Forestville MD, and Bridgett L. Jackson; Clarksville, TN; grandchildren; Robert Outlaw, Jennifer Bland, Anthony Outlaw, Jr., Laqueta Kenner, Jamica Outlaw, Bobbi Crouch, Shanika Garrett, Jonathan Lozado, Jessica Lozado, Lynette Rives, Tiffany Potgieter, Howard Rives, Jr., Antwuan Jamison, Lawrenz Guerra, Bobby Jackson; 7 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; brother William (Lois) Roberts, Suitland, MD; sister Eura Martha Mallory, Fayetteville, NC; brother-in-law, Johnny Outlaw; sisters-in-law, Cercelia Roberts and Dorothy Mae (Eric) Smith, a host of nieces, nephews and long-time friends, Frances Denley, and Irene Gamble and other beloved relatives and friends. Live streaming 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2020, via Foston Funeral Home Facebook.
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