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Dorothy Robertson Obituary
Dorothy A. "Robbie" Robertson, 85, of Madison Heights, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2010, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the devoted wife of Edward I. Robertson.
She was born in Stafford, Oct. 26, 1925. She retired after serving for over 30 years as a Pentecostal Holiness minister having founded two churches during her ministry.
One son, Ronald E. Robertson preceded her in death.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Mike Robertson and his wife Sandra and Jerry Robertson all of Madison Heights; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010, at the Robertson Family Cemetery in Nelson County.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today at Whitten Monelison Chapel and at other times at the residence.
To send condolences to the family, please visit www.whittenfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be sent to assist with the financial needs of the family, C/O Sandra Robertson, 2322 Elon Road, Madison Heights, VA 24572.
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Memories and Condolences
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Larry Wells
December 29, 2010
Ron: Hope you are well and just extending my sympathy to you and yours. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and will see you soon.
Connie Tomlin
December 28, 2010
Our thoughts and most definitly our prayers are with you during this troubling time. Although we mourn when we lose a loved one how the angels must have sang when she went HOME!
December 28, 2010
Ed and Mike,
I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Robertson's death. She was a fine woman.I always enjoyed talking with her.
Karen
REV.JAMES & AUDREY WHITT
December 28, 2010
OUR SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO ALL THE FAMILY AND LOVED ONES OF SISTER ROBERTSON.
WE HAVE BEEN IN MANY SERVICES WITH HER AT THE CHURCH IN MADISON HEIGHTS AND AT OTHER PLACES.
WE LOVED HER AND HER WORK.
EARTH LOST AND HEAVEN GAINED.
Michael Bryant
December 28, 2010
Sister Robertson was one of the best workers I have ever seen for God and she put everything in to what she was doing for God. She will always be remembered for her solid stand for God.God Bless the family
Karen Cunningham
December 27, 2010
Mrs. Robertson will always be in our heart & in our memories, as the wonderful person, that God created her to be. I will miss her so much. She has always been so good to my family. We loved her deeply. May God comfort your family through this difficult time.
With Love,
Karen, Seth, & Collin Cunningham
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