Photo courtesy of Paul Funeral Home of Washington
Washington, North Carolina
Mar 18, 1942 – Mar 15, 2026
Mrs. Maudie Roberson Rouse, age 83, a resident of Oak City, NC died Sunday March 15, 2026, at her home.
A memorial service will be held at Gold Point Church of Christ on Thursday March 19,
2026, at 2:00 p.m. and will be officiated by Chris Minton. The family will receive friends
in the church fellowship hall following the service in the sanctuary.
Mrs. Rouse was born on March 18, 1942, to the late Will Roberson and Jamie Coltrain
Roberson. In 1961 she married Milton Otha Rouse who preceded her in death in 2019,
after being married for fifty-eight years. She was the manager of Martin County Schools
Cafeteria for thirty years until she retired in 2005. Mrs. Rouse enjoyed sewing, quilting,
and baking cakes.
Survivors include her daughter, Wanda Rouse Bullock and husband Mike of
Williamston, a son, Milton “Roy” Rouse and wife Jessica of Williamston, five
grandchildren, Georganna Forbes (Warren), Nicholas Sawyer (Kasie), Mara Beth Wilson (Wayne), Olivia Rouse,
Daphne Rouse, three great grandchildren, Sawyer Manning, Marley Forbes, Grady Forbes,
two brothers, Russell “Buster” Roberson of Williamston, Grady
Roberson of Eden, three sisters, Barbara Ann Thompson of Williamston, Jean Simpson
of Chocowinity, and Polly Griffin of Tennessee.
Mrs. Rouse was predeceased, along with her parents and husband, by 17 siblings.
In lieu of flowers the family kindly asks for memorial contributions be made to Gold Point
Church of Christ, 8563 Hassell Road, Robersonville, NC,27871
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Rouse family.
Aunt Maudie was such a loving and caring person. Had some great times growing up. Will miss her very much. We had great times together growing up .
Emma Wynn
March 19, 2026 | Willow Spring, NC | Family
You are in God's hands now and he will take care of you. We all love you and we're going to miss you
judy simpson
March 18, 2026 | Jamesville, NC
Roy, may peace be with you and your family during this difficult time. Ted and BJ Taylor
Bj Taylor
March 17, 2026 | Rocky Mount, NC
Love you Judy Simpson and Randy Roberson
judy simpson
March 17, 2026 | Jamesville, NC | Family
Aunt Maudie was the sweetest woman ever. She would do anything to help you. She helped with my mom so much. She also made the best cakes. She was loved dearly.
Bobbie Taylor
March 17, 2026 | Williamston, NC | Family
This video of your precious mama made my eyes leak. What a wonderful contribution to her life. She was always humble and sweet to me and my family. Kathy loved Ms.Maudie. Love and prayers to all of you. May God wrap his arms around each of you in the days ahead.
Bob/Donna Grimes
March 17, 2026 | Robersonville, NC | Friend