Major H. Winfield Funeral Home | Steelton, PA

Obituary For Roberta (Gaither) Thompson

Sister Roberta (Gaither) Thompson, 82, of Elizabethtown, KY, transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Baptist Health Hardin Hospital in Elizabethtown. She was born in Steelton, daughter of the late Robert Gaither, Sr. and the late Emma (Monk) Gaither, sister to Robert Gaither, Jr. and the late Samuel Gaither, was a graduate of the Old Steelton High School, became a certified beautician, retired from the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission as an Executive Secretary and after retiring, Roberta went on to work as an administrative manager at JC Penney Department Store; as a Secretary at the YWCA and as a leasing agent at Premier Property Management Group in Harrisburg and later in Hummelstown, where she found joy in helping people find homes and starting new beginnings. Sister Roberta was a member of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church, where she served on the Church’s Choir before moving to Kentucky to live with her daughter, Robina. In her leisure, she enjoyed going on cruises with her daughter, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren; listening to gospel music and playing bingo at the American Legion. She leaves to celebrate her life and to cherish precious memories of her; her only daughter, Robina (Thompson) Shadel and her husband, Michael Shadel of Elizabethtown, KY; her brother, Robert Gaither, Jr. and his wife, Beverly of Harrisburg, PA; her grandsons, Brandon Thompson and his wife, Charlie of Edgewood, MD; Christopher Thompson and his wife, Christina of Guam, USA; Michael A. Shadel, Jr. and his wife, Marquita of Fort Hood, TX; her only granddaughter, Ashley Pleasant of Vine Grove, KY; her 10 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Sister Roberta’s life will be celebrated on Friday, September 3 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary of Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church, 2447 Green St., Harrisburg with viewing 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. and burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. COVID-19 guidelines will be observed with masks and social distancing for all attendees. Arrangements entrusted to the Ministry of Comfort of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton Live streaming of the service will be available on Goodwin Memorial Baptist Church Facebook page.

Guest Book

So sorry to hear of Roberta's passing. May God bless the family and keep them in his loving care. Etheleen Cox Tunson

- na

My condolences to the Gaither family. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow. Jacquie Lawson and family.

- na

My family and I worked bingo at the American Legion and enjoyed seeing and talking to Ms Roberta. Ms Roberta always had a smile and a uplifting word. We will miss Ms Roberta. Prayers for her family and friends in this time of sorrow.

- na

To the Family of Roberta Gaither Thompson: How very sorry we are about the passing of your beloved mother, grandmother and relative. She and I worked together at Commonwealth of PA DHRC for many years. She was an effective executive secretary for Homer Floyd and our agency. We stayed in contact with each other through Evelyn Henderson. I commend you to God's care and consolation, knowing that if you keep faith with God through Christ Jesus you shall all see her again. Yours In Sorrow and Support, Iris H. Cooley, Ed D.

- na

Fleming Family

- na

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Major H. Winfield Funeral Home | Steelton, PA