Doris Vernon Roberts Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Doris Vernon Roberts (Madison, North Carolina), who passed away on October 26, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Willie Kitchen Vernon and Della Rakestraw Vernon; her husband Bobby Roberts; and her siblings, Willie Ray Vernon, Paul Junior Vernon, Elsie Lemons, Gladys Goins and Dorothy Watson.

She is survived by: her children, Bobby Roberts, Jr. (Wendy) and Susan Tilley (Bobby); her grandchildren, Holly Tilley Manuel (Jason), Chase Roberts Tilley and Kayla Jean Roberts (Danny Levstek); her great grandchildren, Liam Rhett Manuel and Harper Tilley Manuel; her siblings, Steve Franklin Vernon and Nannie Kate Fulp; and her friend Pauline Hand. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Colonial Funeral Home (127 Ellisboro Rd, Madison, NC 27025). A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Ellisboro Baptist Church (1604 Ellisboro Rd, Madison, NC 27025).

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Ellisboro Baptist Church Toy Store, 1604 Ellisboro Road, Madison, NC 27025.