Sarah Roberts Iler, 94, went home to be with the Lord on July 3, 2012. Sarah died peacefully at Rex Hospital of natural causes. Sarah was born on December 18, 1917 in Lancaster, SC. She graduated from business school and worked for the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in Oxford before moving to Raleigh. Sarah married Lehman Iler in 1948 at the First Baptist Church. She spent countless hours raising and instructing her four children. Sarah loved arranging flowers, watching birds, reading a good mystery, cooking pound cakes for sick neighbors, friends, and family, and caring for her cats over the years; however, her first love was passionately caring for others. She was an honored member of the “Greatest Generation”, and she was unselfish in her caring for those around her. Sarah was an active member in the Hills and Pines Garden Club, and a devoted member of the First Baptist Church. She will be remembered for her sweet nature, her caring soul, and her sacrificial love for her family and friends.
Sarah was preceded in death by her husband Lehman, daughter Mary, and sister Sybil. Sarah is survived by her children, son John, daughter Nancy Evans and husband Rocky, son Lewis and wife Mendy, grandchildren Rocky, Leigh, and Logan, sisters Doris and Nancy Roberts, and brother Ned Roberts.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 7 at 11:00 am at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 St. Mary’s Street. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Montlawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank all the people who helped Sarah over the many years. Caregivers Isabella, Josephine, and Carey were an exceptional gift to Sarah, and the family is forever grateful for their compassion.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the following: First Baptist Church of Raleigh, 99 N. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27603, Athens Drive Baptist Church, 1601 Athens Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606, or the charity of your choice.
Condolences can be sent to the family through www.brownwynne.com
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