Sarah Lucille Roberts

Sarah Lucille Walker Roberts, age 95, of Asheboro passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025 and is now reunited with her family in Heaven. She was born January 1, 1930 in Randolph County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Ira Mayburn Walker and Ollie Cox Walker. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Willard Roberts; son, Tommy Robbins; sister, Virginia Walker Garner; and brother, Charles Mayburn Walker.

Lucille was raised with the values of faith, family and community at Neighbors Grove Wesleyan Church. She attended Balfour School in Randolph County, North Carolina. Following her education, Lucille worked in the textile and furniture industry and was a dedicated supervisor at Klaussner Furniture Industries until her retirement. She found fulfillment and joy in the simple pleasures of life. Lucille possessed an incredible talent for growing beautiful flowers, and took great pride in keeping her yard picturesque.

Lucille enjoyed Friday lunches to eat pizza and spend time with her nieces. She loved trips to the beach and watching NASCAR races with her husband on Sundays. She had a direct and spunky personality with an outgoing and kind spirit, allowing her to never meet a stranger. Most of all, Lucille cherished family and the wonderful memories that was made throughout her life and she loved sharing those sweet memories with anyone that would listen.

Left to cherish her memory are several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date where she will be laid to rest beside her husband at Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro, North Carolina