Sarah Hines Roberts
April 26, 1999 ~ September 7, 2023
ROCKY MOUNT – Sarah Hines Roberts, age 24, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. She was born in Edgecombe County, NC on April 26, 1999. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Donald Odom; and her paternal grandparents, Lonnie Frank Hines and Janice Nichols Hines.
Sarah loved going to the beach and bird watching, especially Cardinals as those were her favorite, at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park. A gifted and talented writer, she enjoyed writing poetry and published her own book entitled “Beauty in the Struggle”. A beacon of light in everyone’s life, Sarah was always very giving and compassionate to others. A loving wife, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, and devoted friend, she will be forever missed and always remembered.
Sarah is survived by her husband, Bradley Duncan Roberts; her parents, Lonnie Mark Hines and Susan Lynne Odom Hines; her maternal grandmother, Lynne Odom; her in-laws, Allison Roberts and Freda Roberts; her sister, Katie Leonard; her brother, Chris Barus (Blair); her brother-in-law, Timmy Horne (Magen); her sisters-in-law, Krystal Roberts and Lauren Roberts; her nieces, Amelia Barus, Alania Horne, Adelyn Horne, Amelia Horne, and Kinsley Hardie; her nephews, Mason Barus and Nathaniel Hardie; her aunts, Jan Leonard (Howard), and Jennifer Friedley; her cousins, Matt Friedley (Teresa), John Friedley, Alex Friedley (Kate), and Jade Ormond (James); and other extended family members.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Sarah’s life will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Laura Wittman officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Sarah’s memory to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 7101 Creedmore Road #130, Raleigh, NC 27613 or American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834 or Nash UNC Health Care Hospice & Palliative Care, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Susan & Mark and all of your family. Ruth and I are so very sorry for your loss. I pray that god will comfort you going forward. You all are in out thoughts and prayers daily.
Tommy & Ruth Barus
I will always remember Sarah’s irreverent sense of humor and willingness to be involved in so many artistic pursuits.
Sarah meant so much to all of us in Chapel Hill. I am honored to have been a small part of her life, and I am a better person for having known her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
With heartfelt condolences.
Someone so special can never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
The day I married the love of my life. Probably one of the greatest days of my life, if not the best. I know she would feel the same. We are all gonna miss her whole heartily. Thank you all for the support.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We love you and will miss you every day.
With much love,
Sorry for your lost. Sarah will always be with you in your heart.
May God give you peace and strength during your time of loss.
We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.
You were such an amazing glow around everyone. I love you so much. I wish you could have stayed with us. Please just know I will always remember you and your love. You are free and you are not feeling any pain. I saw this Cardial the next morning when I woke up.I knew it was sent by you
My sweet, hilarious, unnervingly-strong friend. I wish we could have met in person, we tried! but it never worked out. Sarah kept me highly entertained with her crazy life stories. I’ll never forget you, girl. ♥️Hugs to Brad, and Mom and Dad, and her friends, and even the beautiful German Shepherd. She was a treat to know, and I’m glad she graced me with her friendship. 🌟
I met Sarah at the Imperial Center. She was an assistant stage manager at the time. She was always kind and thoughtful. I also used to get coffee at Trax Coffee Bar and participated in Tar River Arts Collaborative. She was always sweet and positive, despite her illness. She will be missed.