Roberta Washington

Mrs. Roberta ROME WA SHINGTON August 22, 1933 - October 1, 2021

Saturday, October 9, 2021 4:00 P.M.

Dasher Cemetery

3799 Robinhood Ln., Valdosta, GA 31601 Dr. William C. Morgan, Officiating

THE LIFE AND LEG AC Y OF

Mrs. Roberta Rome Washington Mrs. Roberta Rome Washington, what a precious and wonderful soul. Just to know “Mrs. Roberta”, what a blessing to behold. She was special, unique in a thousand ways. She was giving, she was loving, and will be missed for coming days. She knew sorrow in great measure and was stung by illness too; but neither could defeat her; nothing could her faith subdue. It’s hard to give up someone, you have come to love so dear. Because you see, “Mrs. Roberta” was different, special, unique in a thousand ways. She was loving, she was giving, and we’ll miss her, miss her, miss her. We’ll miss “Mrs. Roberta” all our days!

Mrs. Roberta was born August 22, 1933 in Dasher, GA to the late Rev. James Rome, Sr. and Mrs. Irzonia Mitchell Rome.

Roberta was a very loving, caring and giving person to her family, friends and church family.

Each day of her life, until the end, she lifted her eyes unto the Lord who sustained her. She placed her faith and trust in God. She was a faithful member of Morning Star Baptist Church.

Roberta attended Dasher school in Dasher. She was married to the late Johnnie Lewis Washington. She worked dutifully for many years at Levi Strauss & Company where she later retired.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. James Rome, Sr. and Mrs. Irzonia Mitchell Rome; husband, Johnnie Lewis Washington; siblings, Ponell Rome, Frank Rome, Sr., Loranchell Rome, James Rome, Jr. and Erma K. Robinson; one granddaughter, J. LeShani Rome; one sister-in-law, Leatha Rome.

On Friday morning, October 1, 2021 at Colquitt Regional Medical Center, Robert Rome Washington was granted eternal rest.

Roberta leaves to cherish her memories to her loving and devoted sons, Roger Tyrone Rome and Minister Stanford Bernard Rome (LaVerne) both of Valdosta, GA; one brother, Jewel Morgan (Rhudene) of Valdosta, GA; eight grandchildren, Pamela Grier (Gilbert), Monica Alexander (Vincent), Brandon Frye (Melissa), James “Jay” Rome, Kiersten Rome, Justin Rome, J. Liat Rome (Kurt) and Jason King; a host of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren; two sister-in-laws, Emma Lee Rome and Mary Rome; special niece, Sandra Kier; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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T H E L I F E C E L E B R AT I O N O F

Mrs. Roberta Rome Washington

Processional

Final Glance

Selection..................................................................................................................Eric Sharper Invocation...............................................................................................Dr. William C. Morgan Scripture Reading: Old Testament..........................................................................Pastor Ronnie Brinson, Jr. New Testament.........................................................................Pastor Ronnie Brinson, Jr.

Selection..................................................................................................................Eric Sharper Reflections: As Her Deacon...............................................................................Dea. Herbert Williams Open Remarks.....................................................................Anyone Two Minutes Please Acknowledgements.......................................................................Stevens Funeral Home Staff Selection..................................................................................................................Eric Sharper Words of Comfort...................................................................................Dr. William C. Morgan Acknowledgement of Flowers.......................................................Stevens Funeral Home Staff Recessional

Acknowledgements The family of the late Mrs. Roberta Rome Washington would like to acknowledge everyone

for the cards, prayers, phone calls, visits, food and floral arrangements during the passing of our loved one. In the days ahead we will draw from your love, strength and prayer. Your thoughtfulness will be forever etched in our hearts. We pray the blessings and riches of God be yours. A special thanks to Dr. Ben Hogan, the staff at South Georgia Medical Center and the Management and Staff of Stevens Funeral Home.

R Letter From Heaven

To my dearest family, there are some things I’d like to say, But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay. I am writing this from Heaven; here I dwell with God above. Here, there is no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy just because I am out of sight. Remember that I am with you morning, day and night. That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through, God Picked me up and hugged me, and He said, “I welcome you, It’s good to have you back again you were missed while you were gone. As for your family, they’ll be here later on. I need you here badly, as you are part of my special plan. There is so much that we have to do to save our mortal man.” God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do. And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you. And when you lie in bed at night the days chores put to flight. God and I are closest to you… In the middle of the night. When you think about my life on earth, and all those loving years, Because you are only human, they are bound to bring up tears. But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain. Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain. I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned, If I were to tell you, you wouldn’t understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over, I’m closer to you now, than I ever was before. There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb; But together we can do it by taking one day at a time. It was always my philosophy and I’d like it for you too; That as you give unto the world, the world will give unto you. If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain, Then you can say to God at night… “My day was not in vain”. And now I am contented… that my life was worthwhile, Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile. So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low; Just lend a hand to pick them up, as you go along the way. When you’re walking down the street and you’ve got me on your mind, I’m walking in your footsteps only half a step behind. And when it’s time for you to go… from that body to be free, Remember, you are not going… you are coming here to me.

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