Mary Ann Lanier Roberts, 92, of Creedmoor, NC, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at WakeMed Raleigh.

Born in Granville County, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Lanier and Lela Jackson Lanier. She was the widow of William “Bill” Roberts.

She worked at Murdoch Developmental Center in Butner and finished her career as a longtime employee of Duke University Hospital.

A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Rogers Family Cemetery. Conducted by Rev. Jimmy Hall.

Survivors include three daughter in laws, Kimberly Mills, Karen Mills and Linda Mills; one grandson, James Mills (Erica); one great grandson, Parker Mills; two nieces, Susan Eudy and Lesley Mazzeo; one nephew, David Roberts; three great nephews, Michael Eudy Jr, John Mazzeo and Davis Mazzeo; and two very special friends, Larry Williams and Ricky Beck. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by four sons, Michael Roberts, Michael Mills, Allen Mills and James “Jim” Mills; her life partner, John W. Mills; and one great nephew, Nathan Eudy.