Amy Isabell Lowe was born on June 12, 1910, in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco to John Lenward Lowe (1874-1913) and Masie Isabel Sawyer (1890-1950).
Her siblings included…
- Charlotte Elvira (1906)
In January 1937, Amy married Albert Walton Roberts (1910-1978) son of James Ralph Roberts (1878-1952) and Lula Louise Sawyer (1885-1938).
Her children included…
- Shirley Elizabeth (1938)
Miss Amy taught for over 55 years on Green Turtle Cay. Her students spanned 4 generations. In 1983, she was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for meritorious civil service by former Governor General of the Bahamas Sir Gerald Cash. The school was later renamed Amy Roberts Primary School in her honor.
Amy Isabell Roberts née Lowe passed away on October 13, 1993 (age 83) in Green Turtle Cay, Abaco.
Photo courtesy of Annabelle Roberts Cross
L-R: Charlotte Elvira Lowe Hodgkins, Maysie Isabell Sawyer Lowe and Amy Isabell Lowe Roberts
Photo courtesy of Annabelle Roberts Cross
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