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Marian Robertson Obituary
Mrs. Robertson was a Peabody High School class of 1951 graduate. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Harrison Street, where she served with the Ladies Usher's Ministry, the Missionary Ministry and the Food Service Ministry; she was also a member of The Benedictines Civic Club and Zeta Amigai.
Along with her parents, Mrs. Robertson was preceded in death by a devoted cousin, Thad Parham, and her husband of 52 years, Raymond E. Robertson Sr.
She leaves to cherish her memories: four sons, Raymond E. Robertson Jr. (Connie) of Colorado Springs, Colo., Rodney K. (Charlotte), Kirby B. and Erwin F. Robertson, all of Petersburg; two daughters, Wanda R. Hite (Gerald) of Petersburg, and Andrea R. Cuffee (Willie) of Prince George; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends, among them, a devoted friend, Deloris Wilson.
The remains of Mrs. Robertson may be viewed from 5 to 9 tonight, Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Waverly Funeral Establishment, Waverly Chapel, 219 N. County Drive, and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009, at Waverly Funeral Establishment, Petersburg Chapel, 356 S. Crater Road.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009, from the Waverly Funeral Establishment, Petersburg location. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2009, from First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison St., Petersburg. Dr. Jeremiah Tillman, pastor, will officiate. The interment will follow in Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Andrea R. and Willie Cuffee, 11500 Centennial Road, Prince George, or by calling (804) 541-8355 or (804) 732-4569. On the day of the service, the family will assemble 10 a.m. at the residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Wanda R. and Gerald Hite, 2503 Century Drive, Petersburg.
Services are being provided to the Robertson family by the staff and management of Waverly Funeral Establishment, the Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson Sr., funeral director, (804) 834-1001 or (804) 732-2820.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marian Robertson
Cheryl Bonner
June 19, 2009
Dear Wanda and Family,
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother and loved one. May your memories sustain you and God's love keep you as you travel life's road without her guidance and loving arms.
Cynthia (Cookie) Graves
June 18, 2009
Raymond & Rodney,
Sorry to hear that your loved one has passed. She will be remembered for her love and compassion for her fellow man. May God continue to keep His loving arms around you and your families and I will keep you in prayer.
Ron/Gail Smith
June 18, 2009
Our prayers are with you in the loss of your loved one.
barbara hill
June 17, 2009
my heart was saddened when i heard the news of your loved one's passing.my prayers are with you and your family.may god continue to bless you
Hattie Bonner & Family
June 17, 2009
Wanda and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God will strengthen you and may he find a comforting place in your hearts. "For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning".
Natalie Harris Myers
June 17, 2009
To the family of the late Marian T. Robertson:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I shall always remember Mrs. Robertson with love and admiration from my many years at First Baptist. Rejoice...for she has gone on to her great reward and slumbers in the arms of our loving Savior. May God bless and keep you at this hour.
Roseann Hester
June 17, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are with your family at this time. I am a co-worker of Andrea's and know that your Mother will be greatly missed.
Kevin Thomas
June 15, 2009
Love you Nana. I'm so happy I got to see you one more time. You are missed.
Kevin Thomas
CLEOPATRA & DANIELLE NEWMAN
June 15, 2009
MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY OF MARIAN T. ROBERTSON AND MAY HE KEEP MARIAN IN THE PALMS OF HIS HANDS.
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