In the gentle embrace of dawn, as the world awakens with soft whispers of life, the memory of Jocelyn Paige Roberts, a vibrant ten-year-old, continues to inspire and uplift the hearts of all who knew her. Born into a loving family with parents Brandon and Natalie, her siblings Kaden, Kaleigh, and Malorie, and cherished by her paternal grandparents Mike and Sandra Roberts, and maternal grandparents Joe and Vicki Johnson, Jocelyn’s life was a testament to joy, service, and youthful exuberance.
Jocelyn was a child who found immense pleasure in learning. Her days at Cooper East Elementary School were filled with laughter and curiosity, especially during her favorite science and math classes. Her intelligence shone brightly, much like the stars she adored in the night sky. With a song in her heart, she graced the school talent show with her angelic voice, leaving melodies that would linger long in the corridors of her school.
Beyond the classroom, Jocelyn embraced a life of activity and purpose. At the young age of eight, she joined Premier Martial Arts, and with a determined spirit, she achieved the red advanced belt. Her discipline and strength were mirrored in her involvement with American Heritage Girls, where friendships blossomed amid camping trips and hiking adventures. Jocelyn’s love for the outdoors was profound, finding joy in the rush of riding dirt bikes and the tranquility of nature’s embrace.
Her commitment to her faith was unwavering. Jocelyn gave her life to Jesus Christ on June 1, 2021, and followed in obedience through baptism. She was a beacon of light in AWANAS and the Good News Club, where her servant’s heart brought smiles and hope to many.
Tragically, Jocelyn’s journey on earth concluded much sooner than anyone could have anticipated. Yet, in her brief time, she sowed seeds of love, courage, and faith that will flourish in the lives of those she touched. As we gather to celebrate her life, let us hold onto the words of Matthew 19:14, “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'” Jocelyn now dances in the eternal joy and light of God’s love, where no shadow can touch her.
To Brandon, Natalie, Kaden, Kaleigh, Malorie, Mike, Sandra, Joe, Vicki, and all her beloved family, remember Romans 8:38-39, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Jocelyn’s spirit, a radiant flame of God’s creation, remains with us, guiding and comforting through the boundless love she shared.
For we know with assurance that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, we must let her sojourn on this earth remind us to cherish each moment, to love fiercely, and to serve kindly. In the laughter of her siblings, the blossoming of flowers she once tended, and the echoes of her songs in the breeze, Jocelyn Paige Roberts lives on, a forever light in the hearts she touched, an everlasting legacy of a life beautifully lived.
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