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Esther Brown Roberts WINTERVILLE - Mrs. Esther Brown Roberts, 95, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008. A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Red Oak Christian Church. Esther was born and lived her youth and young adulthood in Goldsboro. She married Harry Lee "Bunk" Roberts and moved to Greenville in 1935. After her marriage her work consisted of being a superb homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Esther was loved by many, known for her good cooking and willingness to lend a hand to any in need. She was extremely proud of her family and adored being a grandmother. In her healthier years, she and her husband owned and ran the Dreamland skating rink where many a child learned to skate and had a safe place to go out at night. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Lee "Bunk" Roberts and her son, Harry Lee "Sonny" Roberts Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Hildegarde Roberts, of the home; son, Charles Brown Roberts, of Greensboro; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Red Oak Christian Church, 1827 Greenville Blvd. SW, Greenville, NC 27834. Online condolences at www.wilkersonfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Daily Reflector on Oct. 30, 2008.

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Lorrie Keyser

November 16, 2008

Hildagarde,
I am deeply saddened to hear about Sweet Esther. She was always the happiest woman I had ever known. I will never forget every minute I got to spend with her. I feel honored to have skated at her place and even enjoyed the horses a bit. She was a delight to be with. Just like she was my own Grandmother Esther. Please know your family is in our prayers at this sad time.
God Bless,
Lorrie Keyser
(Tom and Ann's youngest daughter)

Barbara Ramey

November 12, 2008

I just learned last night of "Aunt Esther" passing away. She was one of my mothers best friends and one of my favorite. I have wonderful childhood memories. I have now lived in Key West since 1992 and keep in touch with few, so I was surprised when her grandson Chris looked me up Tue here in KW while he is visting My love and thoughts to all of the family

Carolyn & Billy Fields

November 6, 2008

So sorry to hear about Esther. She was a great family friend to me and my Mothers best friend all the years I can remember. I was out of town at the time of the funeral so unable to attend but my thoughts were with all of you. I will always remember going to her house and making pull candy and eating ambosia. Have many fond memories of going to Bayview in the summer also. My kids still talk about going skating and her laugh. Thanks for the memories. Love to you all.

Alicia Baker

November 1, 2008

Hidagarde,

I am so sorry to hear about your mother, she will not be forgotten. She was one of my best members, I have lots of good memories with her and she was a true sweetheart. If I can do anything for you and your brother, please let me know

Linda Umphlett

November 1, 2008

your mother was avery gracious person and will always be remembered by myself and everyone whose lives she touched. I remember her very well as member of Red Oak Church and always being teady to help in anyway. Very easy to talk to and gave excellent advice. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Christine Rogerson

October 31, 2008

Esther was such a beautiful lady on the inside as well as the outside always a friend.She will be missed by everyone that knew her especially her family.May God bless each of you through this time of grief and may your memories bring you comfort.

Lois Hodges

October 31, 2008

Dear Roberts Family,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love "Ms. Esther" and have such fond memories of her. She shared the same birthdate as our Dad (Daddy-in-law), John R. Hodges, Sr. We always delighted in talking with her about him and "Mr. Bunk". Our earthly loss is certainly heaven's gain.
Love to you all.
Lois and Sonny Hodges

Hubert & Jean Garris

October 30, 2008

Hildagarde & Family: We want you to know how sad we are to learn of the passing of your Mother. She was such a friend to our Mother (Anna Garris) until her passing. They were great friends. Your Mother was a very special person and we loved and admired her.

Marjorie Rhodus Harris

October 30, 2008

My heartfelt love and sympathy to the family. I remember well Ms. Esther and Ms. Beebie Sullivan visiting my mother, Lillie Rhodus, the last several years of her life. They had all attended Meadowbrook Presbyterian Church and Mother always enjoyed their visits and remembering the "old days". Ms. Esther was a beautiful woman all her life and a beautiful and sweet person. Hildegarde, you were such a blessing to her and took such good care of her. I love you for that. May God bless you and the family in this time of sadness but also joy as she is with her Lord now.

Ellen and Charles Ross

October 30, 2008

We would like to express our heartfelt
sympathy over the death of
Mrs. Roberts. She was a lovely
person and one we dearly loved.
May it help to know that friends care
and share your loss. Please know
that you are in our thoughts and
prayers.

Nell Dickerson Barnhill

October 30, 2008

To the Roberts Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your lovely mother. I remember your parents from Dreamland Skating Rink. Please know that I care.

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