Roberta Russell Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Roberta Russell (Tampa, Florida), who passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As Roberta departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Roberta may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Roberta leaves behind.

She was predeceased by: her son James B. Colton; and her brother William "Bill" Phillips. She is survived by: her children, Roberta A. Colton of Tampa and John A. Colton of Sarasota; her granddaughter Nicole Colton; her stepson William "Kevin" Russell of Punta Gorda, Florida.; her husband William "Bill" Russell of Colt's Neck; and her close friend Nancy Andrea.

Bobbie was a longtime supporter of St. Jude's Hospital for Children and in lieu of flowers or gifts donations may be made in her name to St. Jude's.