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Velma Frances Robertson

1947 - 2023

BORN

1947

DIED

2023

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Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Inc. - Rocky Mount

665 South Main Street

Rocky Mount, Virginia

Velma Robertson Obituary

Velma Frances Robertson

May 9, 1947 - June 1, 2023

Velma Frances Robertson, age 76, of Rocky Mount, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. She was born on May 9, 1947, and was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Summitt; and mother, Anna Argarbright. Surviving are her husband, Sanford Robertson; daughter, Carol Hatjes; grandchildren, Hunter Athey and Ryker Hatjes; numerous other family and friends.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Franklin Memorial Park with the Rev. Joe Dillon officiating. Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.

Published by Roanoke Times on Jun. 4, 2023.

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Tracie willett

August 1, 2025

Aunt Velma I sure do miss you having someone to go shopping with and to eat with not only was you my aunt but a best friend to

Bertha Blake

June 22, 2023

Velma was a good friend from ITT. She was always so thoughtful and send me a birthday card every year.... She will be missed... prayers for Lyndon and her family....

Becky Bleicher

June 10, 2023

Velma was patient, generous, kind, and loving! I miss her terribly! My prayers for comfort for her family are going upwards.

Ronnie Creasy & Ricardo Rojas

June 6, 2023

Some of Velma´s Siblings
Janet-Thomas-Lois-Velma-Daniel Summitt
Now They All Can Be Together Again RIP Aunt Velma Summitt Robertson

SHERRIE HAMMERSTROM

June 6, 2023

So sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers

vickey

June 6, 2023

she was the best and I will miss her and always love my aunt .

Lois Carter

June 5, 2023

To The Family So Sorry For Your Loss. Velma was my co-worker and we remained friends. RIP YOU WILL BE MISSED..

Ronnie creasy & Ricardo Rojas

June 4, 2023

Rip Velma Summitt Robertson

Ronnie Creasy & Ricardo Rojas

June 4, 2023

It breaks our hearts of the passing of Aunt Velma Summitt Robertson. Velma was a kind and giving person. She loved all of her Family and we loved her in return. Now May she rest in peace with her parents Mr & Mrs. Henry Joseph Summitt Sr. And Her Brothers & Sisters. Untill we meet Again.

Benita Williams

June 4, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Linda Lloyd

June 4, 2023

Velma was a very nice lady that I used to work with. My prayers go out to her family and friends.

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Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Franklin Memorial Park

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Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Inc. - Rocky Mount

665 South Main Street P.O. Box 763, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

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