She was born and reared in Chester County, the daughter of the late Johnnie Anderson and Annie Estelle Linton Hemby. She attended schools in Chester County. She worked in the local garment factories and was married to Herschel Roberts. They made their home in Henderson. Mr. Roberts died in 1964. She was an organizer for the International Ladies Garment Workers Union of which she retired. She later married Wallace Hall who preceded her in death. She enjoyed working in her yard, fishing and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Estes Church of Christ.
She is survived by a daughter, Phyllis Lackey of Henderson; a granddaughter, Ashley Mosier and a great-grandchild, Odin Mosier; two brothers, Donnie Hemby and Ronnie Hemby both of Henderson; and a niece, Jessica Hollin of Henderson.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd, Lloyd and Ricky Hemby and a nephew, Johnnie Hemby.