Roberta Blackburn Stewart

Roberta Blackburn Stewart 77, passed away on September 26, 2017. She was born and spent most of her early years in Scott County, VA. She was the 11th of 12 Children born to the late Mabel Mullins Blackburn and Oran Lee Blackburn. Roberta attended and was the last graduating class of the 11year system in Scott County,VA. Going the first 10 years to Hiltons and being the first graduating class of Gate City High School in 1957. She was a member of Nottingham United Methodist Church, Gate City, VA., later to become a member of Fowler Avenue Baptist Church, Temple Terrace, FL. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her grandparents, seven siblings, two nephews Phillip Mark Tomlinson, Elmer Clyde "Skipper" Jones; niece, Margaret Kathleen Jones; and great-niece, Ciera Morgan Blackburn. She is survived by her son, Charles Alan Stewart of Lutz, FL; grandson, Charles Ryan Stewart and wife Chelsia, 2 great grandsons, Grayson and Levi of Plant City, FL; daughter, Edwina Leah Ramsey and husband Richard, granddaughters, Leah Garand Berard and husband Alex of Tampa, FL, and Megan Ramsey of Lutz, FL. The love of her life and her heart, her special grandson, Austin James "Botty Bow" Ramsey of Lutz, FL. Father of her Children Charles of Lutz, FL. She leaves behind one sister, Ruth Blackburn Fugate of Hiltons, VA, Oran Lee Blackburn, Jr and wife Shirley of Hiltons, VA, Joseph Blackburn and wife Nina of Maryville,TN, Keith Blackburn of Gate City, VA. She leaves behind "All special and loving" nieces, Rebecca, Cecilia, Lynn, Beth, Angela, Ginger, Melanie, Lonormi "Debo", and Julie; a host of special nephews, Thomas (Tommy) B., Gary, Jeff, Richard, David, Jimmy, Tommy F., Eric, Christopher F., Mike B., Donald L., Bill L, Johnny L., Jackie M. Leaving behind 36 great nieces and nephews. A very special sister-in-law Betty Stewart Mann of Weber City, VA. She leaves behind a loving host of "Close" and loving friends too numerous to count, but known by one another in Tampa and Lutz, FL; where she has resided since July, 1968. Loving, caring, and never to be forgotten class mates from Hiltons School, Hiltons, VA. "two fly", and from Gate City High School Gate City, VA. The family will receive friends at Nottingham United Methodist Church on Monday, October 2, 2017 from 6pm to 7pm. A memorial service will follow with Pastor Bill Porter officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 10am on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Holston View cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Nottingham United Methodist Church to buy a meal for a needy family or to buy a child in need a pair of shoes. To all left behind, blessings and acceptance of our Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Stewart family.