Roberta "Bobbie" Sachs

May 26, 1956 ~ April 7, 2023
Roberta “Bobbie” Sachs
66, of Martinsville, passed away on April 7, 2023 at Community South Hospital. Bobbie was born on May 26, 1956 on Scott Air Force Base, IL to Robert Bredlow and Joyce (Pauley) Scott .
A longtime resident of Morgan County, Bobbie graduated at the top of her class as class salutatorian of Eminence High School. In addition to raising her children, she worked as an ergonomics engineer for Eli Lilly & Company for 25 years, retiring in 2017. Bobbie was very creative and enjoyed painting and photography. Additionally, she enjoyed traveling, RV camping and shopping. She will be remembered as a fierce, loyal, independent woman, who was also kind and loving. She will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father Robert Bredlow, and a brother Tom Bredlow.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Larry Sachs; daughters Jennifer Cooper Anderson, Cortney Cooper; stepchildren Judy Ray, Todd Sachs, Jill Chandler; mother Joyce (Joseph) Scott; sisters Gerry Griffith, Robin Sims; grandchildren Sofie Green, Sienna Green, Kayla Mathews, Mackenzie Chandler, Hunter Clephane, Spencer Clephane, Bryer Clephane, Brandon Sachs, Keller Anderson, Cade Anderson, Quinn Anderson, Sam Anderson, and several nieces and nephews whom she adored.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate Bobbie’s life on Wednesday, April 12th from 4-8pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Services will be held on Thursday, April 13th at 11am in the funeral home. Burial will follow the services at Shumaker Cemetery, Eminence.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You are Deeply missed my spunky friend.
I so enjoyed working with Bobbie at Lilly. I will always remember her as a kind, funny, hardworking, and independent woman. My thoughts and prayers are with her family now and in the weeks/months ahead.
Love Allison + Colby has purchased Beautiful Memories for Roberta Sachs
WOW, Such a shocking surprise to hear this, Donna and I had a great time RVing with Bobbi and Larry. They were so into RVing and just getting out to see as much of the world as possible. She will truly be missed by not just Donna and I, but all the RVing family that she left an impression on!! God speed young lady, I am sure we will meet again!!!
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We have such great memories of Bobbie. She lit up our lives every time she came to visit. She was so funny and so much fun to be with always. We love her mother, Joe, and Robin and will continue to pray for them.
Oh my goodness Bobbie was such a beautiful soul, she always lit the room up when she entered with that beautiful smile !
So so many good memories with her even if I hadn’t seen her in a long time when I did it was like we were always good buddies and she never missed a beat when it came to love she loved with her whole soul and you always felt that love when she was with you .
I’m so sorry sending lots of love and prayers to Larry , Jennifer, Cortney, Joyce , Robin, and Jerri!!
She left her impression on everyone’s heart and will never be forgotten.
Love you my friend Bobbie till we meet again…..
Bobbie and i had a lot of fun camping adventures she would do anything you needed anytime she is a true loss to this world…
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Such a shock. We just spoke to her and Gene at breakfast last Sunday. We always enjoyed talking and visiting with her. Continued prayers for your family.
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We are in shock. Y’all are in our thoughts and prayers. She will be greatly missed, always smiling when I’d see her.
You will dearly missed. RIP
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I am so sad to read this news. Bobbie was one of the most pleasant and thoughtful people I knew at Lilly.
I hope Bobbie’s family will find comfort in memories of happy times spent together.
RIP, my friend Bobbie.
Thoughts & Prayers
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Coco & Family,
Our deepest sympathy and love to you all. May memories fill you hearts through this difficult time.
Love always,
Michelle and Tony Cavallaro (The Vine)
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Dear Cortney and family-
I am sorry to hear about your mom. She was a breath of fresh air, connected with everyone she ever met, and her beautiful laugh and smile will always be remembered! I am thankful that she went peacefully and did not suffer. Your family will be in our prayers and her memory will live in our hearts! Love you!
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Larry and family. Sending my sympathy to all of you of a gal who was faithful during times of sports of the Artesians following them I didn’t know that she was an Eminence gal at one time. She was always a outgoing gal when out and about
Keith Gray
Martinsville
Larry and Family. I’m sending our condolences along with thoughts and prayers!! We loved Bobbi. She was so good to our MHS Gymnastics Girls.
Gerry Griffith; trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding. I’m praying for you and your family as you navigate through the process of grief. Earth holds no sorrows that heaven can’t heal. 🙏🏿❤️🙏🏿❤️
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So very sorry. Prayers for her family.
Deepest sympathy and prayers from all of our hearts to the family and friends of Bobbie.
We have planted a small grove of trees in her memory.
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Larry, Courtney and Jennifer, I really have no words. Heartbroken for you all. Bobbie made it possible for me to have great pictures growing up playing ball. Recently she sported my small businesses and I couldn’t have been more grateful. My heart truly aches for all of Bobbies family and friends.
Love Dani (Virgne) Murff
Eminence HS Class of 1974 has purchased Eco-Friendly Memorial Trees for Roberta Sachs
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Dear Larry, Jenn, Cortney, and family,
I am deeply saddened to hear about Bobbie’s passing. She was an extraordinary person who radiated positivity and energy wherever she went. Her infectious smile could light up a room, and she always had a way of making everyone feel at ease. I have fond memories of her at our cycling races, where she tirelessly took dozens of pictures of the entire team. She was like a cycling mother to all of us, always looking out for our well-being and cheering us on. Her generosity, spirit, and kindness were truly remarkable, and she will be sorely missed.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May Bobbie rest in peace and her memory continue to inspire us all.
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I am very saddened to hear of the passing of Bobbie Sachs. I had the good fortune of working with Bobbie at Eli Lilly. She was always positive, full of life, and a morale booster for our lab. I have not seen Bobbie for many years but recently we stayed in touch through FaceBook. Her love for family and friends grew through the years. She will always be in our hearts and memories. RIP Bobbie “Sox”.
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I just saw this today and I was so sad and shocked! Bobbie and I started working at Lilly on the same day in 1989, and we accepted an early retirement and retired on the same day in 2017. I have so many memories of our time working together in those early years. Larry, I know how much Bobbie loved you and spending time with you, Jennifer and Cortney. My condolences are with you and your family during this difficult time.
This evil woman ruined many lives with her hubris.
To You LUCY FERR, This is not the time or place to say such insulting comments, it seems to me that if you have a problem with someone that has passed that you would have put your big girl pants on a told her privately of your feelings in advance. Yes she was out spoken that is true, and that is not a bad trait from any one Maybe you should have tried that yourself! As the statement goes let be bygone’s be bygones and let the dead rest in Peace!! Shame on you!!!