Eloise Roberson

Asheville - Eloise Burnette Roberson, 95, passed away Saturday March 3, 2012. A native of Chattanooga, TN, she lived most of her life in Buncombe County. She was a retired teacher from the Buncombe County Schools. She was a 68 year active member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and longtime leader serving in many capacities including church organist and was coordinator of the Senior Travelers for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Edwin Roberson who passed away in 1984. Surviving are her daughters, Mary Sampson and Ali Roberson; grandchildren, Lucinda Chafin, Leslie Black (Bo Boling), Brian Sampson and Karen Hannah (Davey); great grandchildren, Sarah Black and Melody Hannah all of the Asheville area. Celebration of Life will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday March 10, 2012 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Ronnie Owen officiating. We appreciate the exceptional care given Mrs. Eloise by Grace Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Foreign Mission Board, 201 Mt. Carmel Road, Asheville, NC 28806.