Betty Lou Hudgins Roberts
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Asheville, NC
Betty Lou Hudgins Roberts, of Asheville, went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2015.
She was a daughter of the late Arville and Ina Hudgins. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Chad Everett; and brothers, James William Hudgins, Jack Arville Hudgins, and Jerry Leon Hudgins.
Betty was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church. She would say her life accomplishment was providing a safe, loving, and nurturing home environment for her husband and children.
On most days, she could be found spending her time in her yard and flower gardens. She was awarded two Governors Yard of the Year awards; one for her water features and another for her natural habitat that she created. In her spare time, she enjoyed feeding, watching and identifying birds. She loved outdoors and had such a "green thumb" that her husband said she once set a fence post and it grew into a tree! Betty previously owned a floral business and was very accomplished with sharing her talents of decorating, and arts & crafts.
She loved watching her grandchildren participate in sporting and school events. She was the director of a championship clogging dance team.
You could always find her hosting holiday celebrations and special events. She made a special effort to include people with displaced families.
Betty loved telling people about her Lord and Savior and all that he had done for her.
Surviving are her loving husband and soul mate of 53 years, JR Roberts; sons, Joel David Roberts and wife Wendi and Craig Eugene Roberts and wife Glenice; daughter, Krissy Roberts Case and husband Eric; sister, Barbara Hudgins Lanning, grandchildren, Joel Craig Roberts, Jonathan Walton Roberts, Dillon Craig Roberts, Devin Cole Roberts Taralyn Kayle Roberts, Christian Alexander Case, Dannon Caleb Roberts, Charlstyn Ava Case, and Dreanna Chandley Roberts; great-grandchildren, McKileigh Anne Roberts, Aubry Faith Roberts; several nieces and nephews and many special friends.
The family will receive friends on Sunday August 9th, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at West Asheville Baptist Church. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Stan Welch officiating.
Burial will be at Locust Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, to be announced at a later date.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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So sorry for your loss! Betty was an incredible lady! She will be greatly missed.
Sending prayers for the family. Remembering that beautiful smile that she always had ever time I saw her!
Very special friend to my deceased wife Marie, special times together that I will never forget. Love and prayers for the family.
To all the family of Betty:
I had the privilege of knowing Betty for years. She was a wonderful person and liked by all. Take comfort in knowing that she is in the hands of our Lord and Savior and we will all meet her some day.
So sorry for your loss. Betty was a wonderful person and she will be missed
So sorry for your loss. …she will be surely missed .. Rest in peace
Dear Roberts family I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a special lady I’ll remember her great hugs and her smiling face. God bless you during this difficult time.
I’m so sorry for yourlady for loss. She is a wonderful lady
I am so sorry for your loss. Always remember that you know where she is and that you will see her again.
Always put God first in your lives and trust Him for everything. God is so Good!
Craig….I’m so sorry. No words can help, just know that I understand. I Love you all and I am praying for you.
Craig and Krissy, I’m so sorry to hear about Mrs. Betty. I’ve been where you are now, and may I say God is FAITHFUL!
So sorry to hear about your loss God just received another angel!! May God be with the family during this time
Praying for all the family.May God bless you.
my heartfelt sympathies to family and friends. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort as you go through this valley of grief..
I am so sorry for your loss.
Such a sweet lady, so glad I got to meet her.
She is in the loving arms of Jesus, watching over all of you…..
I am so sorry to hear this. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Krispy and family, I am very sorry to read about your mom. You have wonderful memories of your time with her. Those memories are forever.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless, and cherish the sweet memories you have.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of need. She was always so nice to me.
I will always remember her warm smile and hello every time I saw her. She raised a great family whom I consider my friends.
To my loving sister I will miss you dearly. I love you so much. I know of countless hours we spent on the phone talking about flowers, birds gardens, etc.
We did not spend just a few minutes it was hours.
on Wed Aug 5, we talked till 1:30 am I knew you did not feel well that’s why we talked so long. I am so greatful we had that time together I told you I loved you and I would talk to you later that day good Lord willing.
only God knew what was to be.
Sister I will talk to you another day at least you want be suffering.
God must have needed you to help with his flower gardens.
Each time I am working in the yard or in my flowers I will be thinking of you.
Good By For Now I Love You Your Sister Barbara
I am so sorry for you loss. Betty was a great lady, always a big smile, and always so sweet. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty is just as pretty as she was when we went to Clyde A. Erwin High School together, and guess who we talked about? Her boyfriend , Junior Roberts. His mother worked for my mother, Orla Fisher at 14 Reynolds Rd. W. Asheville,N.C. Renie was such a wonderful friendly person and always smiling., We tried to find out where she was living but didn’t have any luck. I saw in the paper she had passed away. I am so very, very sorry for your Loss,.Praying for all the family May God bless you’
To the Roberts family: We are so sorry for the loss of your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Davis and Avalene Galloway
To the Roberts Family
There are no words we can find to express our feelings for the loss of Betty Lou..After knowing her for 40+ yrs, we will miss her..It seems like just yesterday that we were living on Nebraska Ave and We ‘Played’ with all her kids plus many many other kids., took them sledding, on trips, Racing cars,. Riding bikes with them, video games, etc. Now you kids are grown and have kids of your own..We hope you never forget these things. And, when you all lived in Emma oh HOW MANY times had we been over there..Playing cards every Friday Night, and many other nights.. eating thanksgiving Dinner. (Betty was a great cook),and come Christmas we were there too. We celebrated so many holidays with Betty Lou, JR, and her kids. Sometimes just sitting on her porch and talking, sending JR to the store to get us coffee and goodies..She had some beautiful flowers and Water Gardens. I, like Betty Lou, love to talk and we would sit there and talk for hours on her porch…It is harder on the ones left behind..GOD WILL GET YOU THROUGH THIS. Sending loving and healing prayers to all of you straight from our hearts.
we remember the walks on the golf course…There are just SO MANY GREAT things we did together. She will be Sorley and Sadly Missed by many,many people. She was a very special person..And, now, she is up there walking the Streets of Gold and among all those beautiful flowers.( She probably is showing them how to plant them) 🙂 She is up there with her other loved ones and feeling no pain waiting for the rest of us to come to be with her someday. Again, We just Can’t find the words to tell all of you how sorry we are. We loved Betty Lou and we love the rest of her family.
We will be praying for the family. It is always harder for the ones left behind.
I will put the family on my Internet Prayer Group. Sending, sympathy, loving prayers straight from our Hearts,
Barbara, we know how close you and Betty were and how you talked a lot on the phone..We know how you must miss her..We are SO sorry about her death.(I call it GRADUATION) and we are sending loving and sympathetic prayers to you…God Bless