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Barbara Roberson Obituary

Barbara Gloria Roberson

Our beloved, sweet mother, Barbara Gloria Roberson, passed away March 8, 2014 at the age of 63. She was surrounded by her loving family when the Lord took her home. 


She is survived by her loving husband, James Blackford Roberson; children: Loriann Marie Porter-Hernandez, Theresa Blackford Monchez, James Taylor Roberson; her dear, special son-in-law, Scott Parker; grandchildren: Leiann Marie Porter, Alfred James Hernandez, Jacob Mauricio Monchez and Victoria Makayla Monchez.  She is also survived by her loving sister, Linda Reyes; sisters-in-law: Beverly Valleser, Janie Roberson, Cindy Roberson- Melendres  , Jackie Roberson-Belman and Tinie Roberson- Yertzell; brothers-in-law: Willie Roberson, John Roberson, Robert Roberson, Val Valleser, Sol Melendres, David Belman, Jimmy Yertzell; and many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.


Friends are invited to visit on Thursday, March 13, 2014, between 4pm and 8:30pm at DRISCOLL'S VALENCIA ST. SERRA MORTUARY, 1465 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA 94110. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, March 14th at 10:30am at St. Peter's Church,  1266 Florida St., SF. Burial to follow immediately at Italian Cemetery, 540 F St., Colma. 



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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Mar. 11 to Mar. 12, 2014.

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Betty Roberson

March 13, 2014

I never had the chance to meet her. She is a Roberson she is my family. My condolence at this time. May God grant the family peace and confort.

Maria Esqueda

March 13, 2014

Sending you prayers Loriann and Family, Thank you Barbara for all the childhood memories in the neighborhood. May you rest in Paradise!

Sherry Porter

March 12, 2014

May god bless her and keep her by his side

Sherry Porter

March 12, 2014

To the Roberson family and friends, She was loved by all. I new her my whole life and am blessed for that. She is my Aunt Barbara. If I needed anything I knew she was there for me. She will always be loved and we will miss her but we will see her again.

Marlo Thomas

March 12, 2014

Jim - I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that she feels no more pain and is not suffering...you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything I can do.

Audrie Crawley

March 12, 2014

Many blessings of peace and comfort. She is now resting until He returns.

Love you, our family in San Francisco.

Renee Urizar-Manriquez

March 12, 2014

Many Blessing to Barbara and her loving family. May Barbara rest in peace Always.

Christine Johnson Willis

March 12, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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