June Rose Dillingham Roberts

June Rose Dillingham Roberts, 96, of Asheville, NC passed away peacefully at home on August 2, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Daniel Dillingham and Essie Jarrett Dillingham. She was born in Barnardsville, NC on June 26, 1927 and was a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. She was a graduate of Barnardsville High School and Cecil’s Business College. June retired from Asheville City Schools after 23 years as a secretary for the administrative office. She was a devoted wife, mother, and a faithful member of West Asheville Presbyterian Church. She was a very active member of many of the church groups and activities and always made sure her children and grandchildren were very active in the church’s youth program.

June was preceded in death by her husband Richard C. Roberts (Cline) who died in May of 2001 after 68 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by her sons Phil Roberts and Tommy Roberts, great grandson Oliver Morris, brothers Dan, Ted (Viola), and Rob Dillingham and sisters Faith, Peggy Ann, Olive Whitson, and Sadie Meadows (Bud).

June is survived by one son, Richard F. Roberts of Asheville, NC who was also her devoted caretaker; grandchildren, Lindsey R. Morris (Zachary) of Hendersonville, NC, Andrew Roberts of Asheville, NC, Phillip Roberts of Lisbon, Portugal, and Cortney Roberts of Madison, WI. She is also survived by her dedicated nephew David Meadows who was like a son to her, his wife Sherron, and their son Lane of Warner Robins, GA. Additionally, Corey Lenger, a loving friend of Swannanoa, NC.

Her family and loved ones always looked forward to gathering at her home on Sundays for a favorite dinner of chicken casserole, the best garden green beans ever, and her amazing pound cake. June was a lifelong fan of the Atlanta Braves Baseball team, and UNC Tarheels basketball so that was always on for everyone to watch. She also enjoyed spending time outside caring for her beautiful flowers and nurturing her well-tended vegetable garden. The incredible garden bounty she grew year after year was then meticulously canned. June was the family matriarch with a kind soul and will truly be missed by all who knew her.

Services for June will be on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue, West Asheville. The family will receive friends and family beginning at 1:00 PM and services led by Reverend Will Gaines will follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will be at Green Hills Cemetery.

Flowers are accepted and appreciated. The March of Dimes was a near and dear charity for June. Donations in her memory can be mailed to:

March of Dimes
Donation Processing Center
P.O. Box 18819
Atlanta, GA 31126

or by donating online at the March of Dimes website.