Roberta C. Smith (Byrd), age 90 of Largo, Florida passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019. Roberta was born in Rockville, Virginia to George Leslie Childress and Geneva Childress. She spent most of her years in Newport News, Virginia. She was a devoted, loving mother to her two daughters and loved her grandchildren unconditionally. She came from a large family with 14 brothers and sisters whom she loved with all of her heart. She was a successful business owner and a great cook. She found so much joy in cooking for family gatherings.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Kerlin; and her four sisters and eight brothers. Roberta is survived by her daughter, Bonnie McGee (Steve); grandchildren, Michael Kerlin and Justin McGee (Candice); great-grandchildren, Casey Kerlin, Lauren Bimler (John), Baylen McGee and Evelyn McGee; great-great grandchild, Kameron Jackson and another on the way; two sisters, Jane Melton and Rose McLendon; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A visitation will take place on Friday, February 8, 2019 at 10:00 am with the service at 10:30 am, at Serenity Funeral Home in Largo, Florida. A special thanks to Suncoast Hospice for their dedicated care to her and family. Memorial donations may be made in her honor to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org
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