Doris Gwendolyn Roberts

Doris Gwendolyn Roberts obituary, Ramseur, NC

Doris Gwendolyn Roberts

Doris Roberts Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Loflin Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Feb. 27, 2026.
Doris "Dottie" Scott Roberts, 96, of Ramseur, passed away on February 26, 2026 at Terra Bella Assisted Living in Asheboro.

Dottie was born on October 5, 1929 in Randolph County to parents Eli Madison and Ella Elizabeth Pugh Scott. She was a lifelong member of Ramseur Wesleyan Church, where she was heavily involved in evangelism, always visiting unchurched people in the neighborhood. She taught Sunday School for over 65 years and was a faithful member of the church choir. She worked for many years in production at the John Plant. In her free time, Dottie enjoyed working in her yard and with her flowers. She also enjoyed spending time with her kitty, Lucy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Max Roberts; 2 brothers; and 4 sisters.

Ms. Roberts is survived by her daughters, Gwen Dorsett and husband Chris of Randleman and Sandra Cox and husband Howard of Asheboro; granddaughters, Heather Dorsett of Archdale and Katie Dye and husband Trevor of Oak Island; sister, Ann Burris of Albemarle; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Ramseur Wesleyan Church with Rev. Jason Baker and Rev. Leon Thompson officiating with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:15 until 2:45 pm prior to the service in the church sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ramseur Wesleyan Church, PO Box 501, Ramseur, NC 27316.

Online condolences can be made at www.loflinfuneralservice.com.

Loflin Funeral Home of Ramseur is serving the Roberts family.

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