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Roberta Champion

  • September 17, 1942 - January 15, 2012
  • Paterson, New Jersey
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“How I miss your smile, our tals, your advice, love, hugs but mostly, how I miss you. ”
1 of 38 | Posted by: Adrain Champion - Paterson, NJ

“I am so sorry for the lost of your mother i know she was the love of your life Adrain but she is in a better place and God is craddling her right now...Read More » ”
2 of 38 | Posted by: Karen Jarrett - paterson, NJ

“To the family of Ms. Champion, my sincere condolences on the lost of such a beautiful person. Your mom was instrumental in getting me to understand...Read More » ”
3 of 38 | Posted by: Jacqueline Ebanks - Paterson, NJ

“I send my Condolences to the Champion family. especially to her son Adrain who is a dear friend of mind since childhood. I am truly sorry for your...Read More » ”
4 of 38 | Posted by: Sharon Jarrett - PATERSON, NJ

“Adrain, your mom made a great impact on the lives of many & has a left a legacy for you. Continue to live as she has taught you & be truly blessed. ...Read More » ”
5 of 38 | Posted by: Linda Stover - Camden, SC

“mom, you have been all things to all people and you surely have been everything to me. I can't begin to tell you how much. You made my worst days...Read More » ”
6 of 38 | Posted by: adrain champion - Paterson, NJ

“A mother who has gone on to the kingdom of heaven is a great lost. God will always comfort you in your hour of need. Patricia L Stewart ”
7 of 38 | Posted by: Patricia L Stewart - Maplewood, NJ

“My condolences on the passing of a dedicated retired employee of Concerned Parents for Head Start. Roberta will never be forgotten. May the family...Read More » ”
8 of 38 | Posted by: Juan Harris - East Stroudsburg, NJ

“To the Champion family, May the concern and sympathy of those who care help you through this difficult time, and may God continue to bless you. ”
9 of 38 | Posted by: Brenda Blackwell Hawkins - NJ

“With deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. May God continue to bless you and keep you in His care. Mattie Blackwell and Family. ”
10 of 38 | Posted by: Mattie Blackwell - Paterson, NJ

“Adrian, May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time; our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
11 of 38 | Posted by: Keith & Kay Williamson - FL

“Adrian, I didnt know your mom - but I had a chance to meet you when you came to my moms funeral service on 1/20...you shared with me that my mom took...Read More » ”
12 of 38 | Posted by: Chanaid Bailey - Bronx, NY

“May God forever bless you. ”
13 of 38 | Posted by: Deborah Champion James - Camden, SC

“Adrian, I am very sorry for your loss...just know that God is good all the time. Your friends, old and new, are praying for you and your family. ...Read More » ”
14 of 38 | Posted by: Gail Porche-Carlisle - Atlanta, GA

“may god be with u ”
15 of 38 | Posted by: nora walker - Lawrenceville, GA

“Adrian, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will continue to keep you and your family in prayer. Love Mary ”
16 of 38 | Posted by: Mary Williams - Apex, NC

“My prayers and love go out to you and your family. ”
17 of 38 | Posted by: Kory - Newark, NJ

“Adrian, my deepest heart felt sympathy goes out to you at this time. You and your family will always be in our prayers. I remember you being your...Read More » ”
18 of 38 | Posted by: Terry Harrell-Shaw - Allentown, PA

“My deepest condolence my friend. I pray God grants you peace. ”
19 of 38 | Posted by: Ruth James - FL

“TO ADRIAN: GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU TRY TO BE STRONG COUSIN REV. LESTER & MILDRED CHAMPION ”
20 of 38 | Posted by: REV. LESTER & MLDRED CHAMPION - SC

“The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss, but the tender sense of sadness that comes in saying good-bye for now to someone we...Read More » ”
21 of 38 | Posted by: Lesley Cotten - Orlando, FL

“YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. ”
22 of 38 | Posted by: SANDRA CHAMPION - paterson, NJ

“To Adrian: Sorry for your loss, I will miss Ms. Champ. Head Start crew forever. ”
23 of 38 | Posted by: Sabrina - Paterson, NJ

“Adrian, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and condolences are with you and your family through this difficult time. "Lisa" ”
24 of 38 | Posted by: Lisa Hill - Paterson, NJ

“Adrian may God bring be your conforter during this time of your life. My prayers are with you and your family. Mrs. Roberta will be missed. RIP ”
25 of 38 | Posted by: Pamela Muckle - Lithonia, GA

“I knew Roberta by being neighbors,but she will be missed.May God bless the family.Pat @ Donell Pauldo ”
26 of 38 | Posted by: Patricia Pauldo - Paterson, NJ

“My heart felt condloenes goes to you and your family god has another angel in heaven with him know that she will always be with you in your heart...Read More » ”
27 of 38 | Posted by: Rodney Williams - Paterson, NJ

“i am soooo sorry for your loss i will be here if you need me adrain your mom is smileing down on you ”
28 of 38 | Posted by: sylvia chambers - paterson, NJ

“My prayers are with you and your family and my mother and I are sorry for your lost.CSM Cornell Thomas US Army retired. ”
29 of 38 | Posted by: CSM Cornell Thomas - Sumter, SC

“To adrian, on behalf of the smith family, we want to let u know stay strong, and know that ur safe in the masters arm, in ur time of sorrow, we luv u...Read More » ”
30 of 38 | Posted by: Yvette smith - paterson, NJ

“Miss Roberta will be truly miss.I want to thank her for and her son for all the love that they both shared with my family (The McDaniels)we love you...Read More » ”
31 of 38 | Posted by: Sheliene (Hayes) Wilson - Sanford, FL

“God bless you & keep you now & forevermore. My deepest condolences to the Champion family. ”
32 of 38 | Posted by: Tracie Rhodes - Woodland Park, NJ

“My prayers are with you, and your family during this difficult time... Janeide ”
33 of 38 | Posted by: Janeide Chillis - NJ

“My prayers and condolences to Adrain Champion & family. ”
34 of 38 | Posted by: Lamar Riddick - NJ

“I pray that God will give you perfect peace and cover you with his amazing love, as only he can bring you through. With all our love from j. Champion...Read More » ”
35 of 38 | Posted by: june champion - Baton Rouge, LA

“Adrian you know your mom will be deeply miss. She was a beautiful, caring, loving, kind, & wise woman. who could make you laugh she kept me laughing...Read More » ”
36 of 38 | Posted by: Nikki Jones - Rutherfordton, NC

“My condolences to the Champion family on your loss. May God comfort your hearts. ”
37 of 38 | Posted by: Janice L. Turner - Bonaire, GA

“My prayers are with you and your family at this time of bereavment. ”
38 of 38 | Posted by: Kristi - Paterson, NJ


Roberta Champion affectionately known as "Bert" was born to the late Mr. Vanderbilt "Vandy" and Marie Stover-Champion on September 17, 1942 in Camden, South Carolina. Roberta "Bert" Champion entered into eternal rest on Sunday Morning, January 15, 2012. She was educated in the local school system in Camden, South Carolina. Roberta was a very active person and played basketball while in school. At the age of 16, Roberta moved to Paterson, New Jersey. Roberta and Arthur Lee Jones welcomed their son, Adrian Lyonel Champion on February 16, 1965. In Paterson, she did domestic work until she found her passion, early childhood education. While attending a church service at the Thankful Baptist Church, Roberta heard an announcement for summer workers for the Paterson Board of Education. She applied for a position and began her career in early childhood education working for The Concerned Parents for Head Start in the summer of 1965. She was devoted, passionate and a dedicated worker and believed that all parents should play an active role in the development of their children's early childhood education. She worked at Concerned Parents for Head Start for forty-six years and during that time she believed in the mission and purpose of Head Start. She held many position such as: teacher's aide, teacher, bus driver, cook, social worker, parent involvement cocoordinator and retired as a senior parent advocate. Her motto was, "the parent is the child's first teacher". In addition, she also worked at Passaic County Women's Shelter as a women's counselor to help battered women of domestic violence. Roberta furthered her education at Essex County Community College and also did course work at New York University, William Patterson College and Rutgers in Early Childhood Education and Social Work. Ms. Champion was also a Certified Social Worker (CSW) with the State of New Jersey. She also attended many seminars and workshops on Domestic Violence. She enjoyed charity work and was a very active in the community. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and was a faithful member at True Vine Fellowship Ministries in Newark, NJ until she became ill. Roberta was always a lover of great fashion and jewelry. She was hardworking, dependable, loyal, loving, and a caring disciplinarian with a great sense of humor. Roberta was predeceased by her three brothers, Vann Champion, Freeman Champion and Ralph Jackson. She leaves to cherish her precious memories: her son, Adrian Lyonel Champion, who was her everything; four sisters, Valerie Williamson (Frederick) Lugoth, South Carolina, Lynette Stover, Beverly Holmes and Vanessa Champion from Lancaster, South Carolina; two rothers, James Champion and Cecil Champion from Lancaster, South Carolina; one sister-in-law, Wilhelmina Jackson, Charlotte, North Carolina; one aunt, Magnolia Mingo from Washington D.C.; special nieces, Ranae Brown, Sharon Bates, Joan Moody, Rose Shiver; special nephew, Danny Shiver; dedicated cousin, Champ; special friends, Mildred Brown, Cecile Dickey, Mattie Blackwell, Mary Fischer and Mary Colvin; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.