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Willie Roberson Obituary

Roberson, Willie B.

90, of St. Petersburg, FL transitioned on September 13, 2025. She is survived by her sons, Johnnie Lee Smith, Warner Smith (Phyllis), Jaroda Smith (Janice), Hercules Smith (Phyllis), Gregory Roberson (Barbara); sister, Gloria Wright; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a host of relatives and friends. Visit on Sept. 26, 4-7 pm with Wake, 6-7 pm and Service Sept. 27, 11 am both at 20th St. Church of Christ.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Sep. 24, 2025.

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Loletia Lawton Flowers

September 26, 2025

Sis Roberson was a sweet kind woman, she always had something godly and positive to say to you.

Angela Monroe family

September 25, 2025

Prayers and condolences for The Smith and Roberson family .
RIP
God's blessing

Cynthia Simmons Thomas

September 24, 2025

My deepest condolences to the family, God bless you all

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Memorial Events
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Sep

26

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

20th Street Church of Christ

825 20th St South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Sep

27

Service

11:00 a.m.

20th Street Church of Christ

825 20th St South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

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