Azalee Roseboro Vinson, a beacon of love, loyalty and grace, graced this world with her presence for 85 remarkable years. She was born on June 14, 1939 to the late Earl and Ruth Roseboro and on Monday, January 27, 2025. She passed away peacefully at Forsyth Memorial Hospital- Palliative Unit, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire for generations to come.

Azalee was educated in the local school system and a graduate of Atkins High School. It was there that she met the love of her life, the late James E. Vinson, Sr. They were devoted to each other for 58 years until his passing in 2018. They were dedicated WSSU fans and supporters.

She was a retired employee of Kaba-Ilco (Bassick-Sac) after 31 years of service.

She was a lifetime and faithful member of "The Friendship Missionary Baptist Church" where she sang in just about every church choir and every church function, "she loved her church". She was one of the founding members of the Easton Community Flower Club and an active member of Amicae Zeta Sorority.

She is preceded in death by her son, Reginald Vinson; grandsons, Kejuan Vinson and Cedric Vinson, Jr.; brothers, John, Eugene, Archie (twin) Roseboro; and sisters, Alice Roseboro and Mildred Griffin.

She leaves to cherish her memory, sons, James Vinson Jr., Alton Vinson, Cedric Vinson (Rechella) of Winston- Salem, NC, Grant Vinson of Charlotte, NC, daughter, Vanessa Vinson of Winston- Salem, NC; grandchildren, Joshua Caldwell, Monte Peters, Ebony Martin (Joe), Jason Caldwell (Melitta), Ray Robinson, Hope Vinson, Renaldo Caldwell, De'Shae Beasley, Allique Vinson, Ra'Eisha Wilkens, Latoya Dunlap (Carlos), Lavonne Steward, Grant Howell, Takeya Howell, Damien Ford, Kiara Vinson, Devarius Archie, Aaliyah Vinson, Aaliyah Vinson, Keyana Vinson; Goddaughters, Felicia Sachell and Tomeka Roseboro; Godson, Tyrone Davis; she also leaves to cherish her memory, 76 great and great-great grandchildren;sisters, Robbie Allen (Bobby-d) and Bertha Parks (Bill-d);, brothers; Ardeal (Dianne), Curtis, and Samuel Roseboro, a host nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; last but not least,her best friend in the whole wide world, Mrs. Lee Hilda Moore and the entire Moore family.

Public viewing will be from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM, Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral service 1:00 PM, Monday, February 3, 2025 at Friendship Baptist Church, 1317 Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105. Family visitation from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM. Interment in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, North Carolina.