Mrs Adelia “Dede” Robertson, the beloved wife of M.G. “Pat” Robertson, founder of The Christian Broadcasting Network, has died. She died at her home in Virginia Beach, Virginia at the age of 94.
Mrs. Robertson is survived by her loving husband, Pat Robertson, four children, Timothy Robertson (Lisa), Elizabeth Robinson (Charles), Gordon Robertson (Katharyn), and Ann LeBlanc (Gary), 14 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren.
Dede Elmer was born in December 3, 1927, in Columbus, Ohio, to Ralph P. and Florence B. Elmer. She graduated from Ohio State University where she studied social administration. She worked as a fashion model and once emerged as the winner of Miss Ohio beauty queen contest.