Roberta Aletha Harbison Baran

She was born October 6, 1923 in Richmond, Indiana to Ola Kenworthy and Nelson Dawson. She graduated high school in 1939. She worked as a telephone operator for many years, later marrying and becoming a homemaker and mother. She was responsible for starting the first chapter of T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) in Winston-Salem in the early 1970’s. She had also worked as a “Pink Lady” at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. She was very generous, kind-hearted and everyone that knew her loved her. She was a devout Christian with unwavering faith. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to sew, quilt and raise African Violets; she also had a fondness for Humming Birds. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Monroe Baran and a brother Richard Dawson.

She is survived by two daughters, Aileen Haynes of Germanton and Collette (Greg) Smith of Roy, Utah; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Roberta was laid to rest next to her husband in Parklawn Memorial Park

A special thanks to her devoted caregivers, her daughter Aileen, Don and Rosie.

Thank you Mom for always being there, for raising us and taking care of us. We love you and we will miss you.

Online condolences may be made at www.frankvoglerandsons.com

Frank Vogler and Sons, Reynolda Chapel assisted the Baran Family