EVELYN AYERS

Evelyn Roberts Ayers, 92, of Lexington went to be with Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital. 

Born June 17, 1934, in Mountain Grove, she was a daughter of David B. Roberts Sr. and Lillian Warwick Roberts.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Byers Black; her second husband, Eugene Richard Ayers; siblings, Charles Roberts, David B. Roberts Jr. and Betty Huffman; and great-granddaughter, Sawyer Garrett.

Evelyn was a dedicated member of Oxford Presbyterian Church and a retired office staff employee at Lexington Golf & Country Club. She was an active volunteer in many community organizations. Evelyn greatly loved her family and they cherished every moment with her whether cooking big family meals or just spending time together.

Surviving are her children, Bobby Black (Stephanie) and Richard Black; grandchildren, Katelyn (Dylan), Blaine (Meg), Robby (Haley) and Sydney; great-grandchildren, Haven, Aubrey, Cash, Baker, Brecken, Gannon, Hadley, Barren and Sadie; brothers, Winston "Winky" Roberts and John Roberts (Ellen); brother-in-law, Dave Huffman; and sister-in-law, Carol Hines ; special cousin Nancy Soukup as well as other cousins, nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at Oxford Presbyterian Cemetery by the Rev. Kyle Segars.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Oxford Presbyterian Church Operating Budget, 143 Oxford Lane, Lexington, VA 24450 or ConnectionsPlus Healthcare + Hospice, 315 Myers Street, Lexington, VA 24450

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.