Roberta Longwood Obituary
The world bids farewell to Roberta Longwood of Newark, Delaware, born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, departing on July 14, 2025 at the age of 83. Roberta leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Roberta Longwood or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jervey Harrison and Jessie Mae Evans. She is survived by: her former husband Lamar Smith Sr.; her aunt Peachie; her children, Keith, Benjamin Jr., Kyron and Kynna Longwood; her husband Benjamin R. Longwood Sr.; her sons, Lamar "Chick" Smith Jr. and Myron "Mickey" Smith; her great grandchild Elijah Smith; her brother Frank E. Houser, Sr.; her children, Byron "Rocky" Smith Sr., Merledene "Missy" Smith Ross, Andre Lamont Smith and Rayford Evans Longwood; her grandchildren, Lamar III (Ty), Byron Jr., A. J., Michael, Jantaye, Janay, Marcus, Marvin, Julian, Rayanna, Elysia and Sebastian; her sister Evelyn Parler; her children-in-law, Mark Ross, Maria Smith and Julie Longwood; her sister-in-law Frances Houser; and her godson James "Bernie" Burrwell. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Viewing will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the Resurrection Center (3301 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19802). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
