April Roberts Scanio
April Roberts Scanio, 66, of Simpsonville, a former Jacksonville resident went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 16, 2022. She was born on January 13, 1956, to Joyce Highsmith Roberts and William Ralph Roberts in Jacksonville, Florida. She was predeceased by her parents.
April grew up in Jacksonville and graduated from Wolfson High School in 1974. After high school she attended Florida Junior College and then went on to attend Florida State University. April loved to travel with her family and see new places. She had a 17 year career as an Agency Manager for First American Title Insurance Company. It was during this time that April met the love of her life, Greg. They enjoyed 32 wonderful years of marriage. During their marriage they resided in Columbia, SC, for 22 years before retiring to Simpsonville, SC, to be closer to their daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren.
April is leaving behind many friends and loved ones who will miss her humor, warmth and compassion that she showed others. She was a fierce lover of her family, friends and her country. After battling various illnesses throughout the years she remained steadfast in her devotion to the Lord, always taking the opportunity to share what He had done for her with others. Countless people were touched by her warm smile and encouraging words.
In addition to her adoring husband, Greg, April is survived by her loving daughter, Joyce “Joy” Howard and her husband, Hunter, of Greenville SC, and her stepdaughter, Terry Schneider of Murfreesboro, TN; five grandchildren, Gracie Howard, Adeline Howard, Hunt Howard, Bobby Schneider, and Cameran Schneider; two sisters, Pam Turrill (Dick), Dede Duke (Bill); two brothers, Rocky Roberts (Debbie), Bill Roberts; many nieces and nephews all of Florida.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 1:30 pm in the Chapel at Heritage Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Greenville Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home starting at 12:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to Miracle Hill Ministries, Greenville SC.
Her family would like to thank the staff of McCall Hospice House for the heartfelt care they provided.
Please accept our most sincere sympathies for the loss of your beloved wife. May the prayers of all people who love you bring solace to your soul.
May God comfort & strengthen each of you. Sheila Highsmith told me about your loss & sent me this link. If You have my heartfelt sympathy.
Lucretia Highsmith Edmister
May God comfort & strengthen each of you. Sheila Highsmith told me about your loss & sent me this link. If You have my heartfelt sympathy.
Please accept our condolences for your loss. April was one of the first neighbors to welcome us to the neighborhood. She offered us encouragement before our son’s brain surgery, which we were very grateful for. Our prayers are with the family.
To the family and friends of April Roberts Scanio – My sincerest condolences to each of you for your loss. Although it had been many years since I talked with or saw April, memories of being lucky enough to be her friend throughout our childhood are so very precious. From elementary school and sleep overs to middle school and high school swimming and cheering, she was beautiful inside and out. I am sure that she made Greenville a better place and touched the lives of many with acts of love and kindness. May she forever Rest in the arms of God.
May loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength. Please accept my deepest condolences. April will be sorely missed.
Our love and prayers are with April. She was a loving wife and mother, and a shining light to her family. May the lord bless her and keep her safe forever.
So saddened to hear this tragic news of April. Over many years I was fortunate to have a business relationship with both April and Greg. April was the consummate professional with both a sharp legal mind as well as a practical approach to resolving potentially troubling issues. But beyond all this she was a compassionate lovely person. She and Greg to my mind were always the dynamic duo. will be missed
Greg, Joy and Family, I am so, so sorry for your loss. I loved April so much and I will remember her as always, always smiling and laughing. Watching her video, I could hear her laugh. Please know that I am thinking of you all and wish that I knew earlier. I am sorry that I was not there at the service, I would have been had I known. God is taking care of this Sweet Angel now. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
I love you guys! Linda and Katelyn Schiesser and Allie Bates