Audrey Hanes Roberson

Audrey Hanes Roberson, 98, of Cary, passed Sunday, May 31, 2020. A native of Mecklenburg County, Audrey was born June 2, 1921 to the late Robert D. and Ida Carpenter Hanes. She spent her life as a missionary with her husband, William (Bill) Thomas Roberson, in Vietnam and the Philippines. Audrey and Bill met the summer of 1948 in Salisbury, NC and were married later that year on December 26th. She loved the Lord and her family dearly. She was involved in WMU and enjoyed entertaining in her home. Westwood Baptist Church in Cary was able to host the immediate family for a memorial service for both Bill and Audrey Roberson on Saturday, December 12th. The service is available for viewing at the following link: Audrey is survived by her husband of 71 years, Bill; daughters, Amelia Bennett (and husband, Steve), and Nancy Roberson; son, John Roberson (and wife, Amy); grandchildren, Jacob (and wife, Rachel), Emily and Hanna; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Audrey was preceded in death by a son, Hanes Roberson; a grandson, Billy Roberson, and siblings Estelle, Bob, Charlie, Earl, Floyd and JC Hanes. Donations may be made to Transitions Hospice, Westwood Baptist, WMU or the Lottie Moon in Audrey’s memory.