Betty Pearl Robertson, 67, of Arch Eaton Road near Pearisburg, departed this life Sunday morning September 23, 2007 at home in the loving care of her family. Born in Staffordsville on March 28, 1940 she was a daughter of the late Edgar M. and Katherine Stafford. Betty was retired from Celanese Celco Plant at Narrows and attended Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead. She was preceded in death by her husband Maynard L. Robertson and a son Mitchell L. Robertson.

She leaves to cherish her memory a son and his wife Gregory L. and Betty Ann Robertson of Pearisburg; a daughter-in-law Robbie Henderson Robertson of Pearisburg; a sister Freda Matthews of Pearisburg; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday evening at 8:00 PM in The Kendall Funeral Home at 605 Snidow St. in Pembroke with Pastor Shahn Wilburn officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 PM before the services. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society or Carilion Hospice Services. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com.