Lassie Lee Hurst Roberts

Lassie Lee Hurst Roberts, 91, of Hiwassee, went to be with our Lord and Savior peaceful on October 27, 2008. Surviving children are two sons, Jethro Roberts, of Hiwassee, Archie and Janet Roberts, of Hiwassee; three daughters, Beatrice and Jordon Huff, of Hillsville, Joyce and John Sutphin, of Willis and Wanda Landreth, of Galax; daughter-in-law, Hazel Roberts, of Hiwassee; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; and special friends, Marshall Duncan, Eula Pugh and Pat Bishop; special nieces, Ruth Henley and Sylvia Taylor; and special nephew, Wiley Ousley. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Billie Roberts, two sons, Larry Wayne and Roy Roberts, daughter, Phyllis Roberts, daughter-in-law, Bartie Roberts and five grandchildren, niece, Mae Parsons and nephew, Estel Ousley. She devoted her life to her family and most of all, her church at Dry Pond that she has attended every since she was two years old. She departed this world with love, surrounded by family and special friends. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 31, 2008 at Dry Pond Primitive Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with Elder Reuben Hawks and Elder Melvin McGrady officiating. Burial will follow in the Dry Pond Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel on Thursday, October 30, 2008 from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dry Pond Church, c/o BB & T Bank in Hillsville or Dugspur Rescue Squad, 118 Double Cabin Road, Dugspur, VA 24325. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family. An online guestbook is available at www.vaughanguynnandmcgrady.com