Melba Blinson Roberts, age 87, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. Melba was born in Johnston County to the late J.C. and Joyce Barbour Blinson on September 8, 1935. A graduate of Wilson Mill’s High School, Melba served as the senior class president and was also the fastest typist in her school. After graduating from Atlantic Christian College, she went to work for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. where she retired after many years of dedicated service. A devoted Christian, Melba was baptized in the Neuse River at an early age and later became a member of Temple Baptist Church in Raleigh where she was known for her friendship, fellowship, pimento cheese and her cookies.
She is survived by her two daughters, Kim Edwards and Jamie Walton and her husband, John Walton; sister, Jean Hatch; brother, Dwight Blinson and a brother-in-law, Mike Parker. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil W. Roberts; a sister, Marjorie Parker; and brother-in-law, Jerry Hatch.
A memorial service celebrating Melba’s life will be held on Monday, July 24, 2023 at 11:30 am at Temple Baptist Church with the family receiving friends prior to the service from 11:00am until 11:30am. A private graveside service will be held Monday morning prior to the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Melba’s name may be made to Temple Baptist Church Day School 1417 Clifton St. Raleigh, NC 27604 or to The Springmoor Endowment Fund 812 Springmoor Dr. Raleigh, NC 27615.
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