Dorcas Louise Roberts

dorcas roberts
Dorcas Louise (Sue) Roberts, 75, of Asheville, died Friday, February 13, 2004, in an Asheville hospital. Mrs. Roberts was born in Buncombe County and was a daughter of the late Herman and Molly McMahan McKinney. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years William John Roberts, Sr. and by her son, William John Roberts, Jr. She worked for 20 years as a sales clerk for Bon Marche Department Store and later Meyers-Arnold Department Store. Mrs. Roberts was a 35-year member of the Order of Eastern Star, Biltmore Chapter No. 38, and was also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Shrine. She is survived by her daughter, Maria Roberts of Asheville; daughter-in-law Nancy Roberts Cordeiro; two grandchildren John and Tina Roberts and a great-grandchild Ian Roberts. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. John David Stewart officiating. Her family will receive friends from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

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  1. I have known Sue for over twenty years, well, nearly as long as I have known Maria! For many years, before my Mom moved to Asheville, and when I had no family in town, she was like a second mother to me. When my Mom moved to town, she and Sue became friends and had a grand time with each other. They were so very similar in many ways! Maria and I would laugh about it, and come to realize ways in which they influenced each other (and tried to influence us). When my Mom died in 1997, Sue was still there! And so, for several more years, she was again like a Mom to me. I used to take her our for dinner on her birthday. It was a standing date. And I was so glad to be able to still enjoy having her in my life. I treasure that, and always will!

  2. Maria and family: I am so sorry to learn of your loss. My first job, 30 years ago, was with Sue at Bon Marche. She and Virginia Player,(who passed away recently, as well), were my bosses at the ‘Accessories’ department. They were both such fun to work with and were so helpful to me. Sue was always talking about Maria. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Barbara Lance Lama

  3. We are so saddened to hear of Sue’s passing, she was such a sweet lady and will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with her and her family. Tom & Dolores Boutwell
    The Land of the Sky Shrine Club

  4. Maria, I was in Eastern Star with your Mother. In fact, she held an office for me when I was Worthy Marton. She was such a dear lady and a friend to so many people, especially Sadie Ingle.
    I pray that God will give you an inner peace that passeth all understanding as you face the difficult days ahead.
    I am signing this Betty Ponder but the thoughts are the same from my
    sister, Edwina (Eddie) McCraw.
    You will be in our prayers.
    Betty

  5. Maria, So sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. I enjoyed seeing her with you at work and asking you how she was doing.You are a wonderful co-worker and if there’s anything I can do for you I will be glad to.Am thinking of you and will see you soon.

  6. Cousin Maria,
    I am sorry I am unable to come up to Asheville due to my back problems. I am going to miss my aunt.She and I were talking on the phone at least every other week. My thoughts will be with you Maria, and if I can do anything please call mom, she has my phone number.
    Love you,
    Roseann

  7. Maria, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I always enjoyed seeing her when she was a dental patient years ago! She would always remind me that she had other places she would rather be than in the dental chair! She was always so sweet to me, and I’m sure you will greatly miss her. I’ll be remembering you in my prayers. Donna

  8. Maria,i am sorrie about your loss,and i wish you future happyness. i do wish i could have been there.

  9. Maria, I just want to tell you again how proud I am to be your friend…you are dearest most caring of friends and one that all of your friends can love and count on time after time. You were wonderful with your mother, and made the time since your father died so happy for her…I know that she wanted to have you with her, and am positive that your presence made her life special. I am happy she got to have one last Christmas with all her little decorations she made herself…and how lovely she got to spend some time with her beloved sisters from Eastern Star. I wish I could have been with you for the funeral service, but did go to church at 2PM when you were having the service for her…I offered up prayers and read the service for the dead in the Episcopal prayer book. My thoughts and prayers are now with you and am hoping that now you will have some time for yourself: rest, renew, and seek out whatever in life will make you the happiest. Many blessing..showers of them. I love you, dear one…Dell


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