Helen Roberson

Mrs. Helen Williams Roberson, age 71, of Stuart passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at her home.  She was born on February 27, 1947 in Patrick County to the late Dudley Stanley Williams and Bertha Murphy Williams.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Kevin Roberson; one sister, Lillian Williams Carter; two brothers, Jack and Earl Tosso Williams.  Helen retired as Assistant Plant Supervisor with Bassett-Walker after 33 years of service.  She was a 1965 graduate of Stuart High School.  She loved bluegrass gospel music, family gatherings, and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events. 

            Surviving are her husband of nearly 50 years, Johnnie B. Roberson of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Kevin Smith of Ararat; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Stan and Shannon Roberson of Winston-Salem, NC, Kim Roberson of Stuart; six grandchildren, Trea Nowlin, Jon Nowlin, Dallas Roberson, Brooke Roberson, Melanie Roberson, Maria Roberson; one step-granddaughter, Taylor Smith; five sisters, Opal Hughes, Sadie Martin, Iris Payne, Nancy Hubbard, Barbara Morrison all of Stuart; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Nash and Donna Williams of Sparta, NC, Clyde Williams of Stuart; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Trent, Charlene Williams both of Stuart; one brother-in-law, Frankie Roberson of Stuart; and numerous nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services for Helen will be held Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart with Rev. Jim Churchwell officiating.  Burial will follow in Patrick Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends Friday night from 6 to 8 at the funeral home and at other times at the home of her sister, Nancy Hubbard, 1360 Hazelwood Dr., Stuart, VA.  Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.  Memorials may be made to the Patrick County Music Association, P.O. Box 1256, Stuart, VA 24171.