Jacquelyn Lavone Roberson

Surrounded by her family and friends, Jacquelyn Lavone Roberson, beloved daughter, sister, godmother and friend was escorted by angels from this life into the eternal presence of God on Monday, October 10, 2022. Jacquelyn affectionately known as “Lavone” was born to Jacqueline and Joseph Roberson on January 29, 1981 in Norwalk, Connecticut. Lavone attended Norwalk public schools throughout her younger years. She received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology with a minor in Spanish from Hampton University, a Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Bridgeport and an ABD Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Phoenix. From a young age, Lavone was a leader who recognized the impact of education and service. She merged her love for both and began her teaching career at Naramake Elementary School, where she was a third grade teacher and curriculum writer for fourteen years. Continuing her journey of teaching, she joined the Horizons Program at New Canaan Country School as Academic Director in 2019. She was responsible for developing and implementing the academic components of the summer and school year programs as well as managing the staff. Lavone was a great teacher and mentor; she truly cared for her students and was always willing to dedicate her time to them. She enjoyed spending time writing and publishing four children’s books. After being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2015, she decided to birth and established her legacy the “NIA” (Now I AM Foundation. The foundation was one of philanthropy, education and learning. Created with a mission to purposefully nurture, inspire and advocate for communities in need by organizing community service, fundraising and charity events to provide ovarian cancer awareness and support to other cancer patients and caregivers and to inspire people to consider God’s purpose. In 2018, Lavone became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Outside of her professional life; she loved traveling, fashion and music. Some of her favorite artist included; Usher, Mary J. Blige, Anita Baker, Maverick City and Tasha. Lavone is survived by her mother; Jacqueline Cobb-Roberson, father; Joseph Roberson, Jr., brothers; Gerald Roberson, Joseph Roberson, III and Tilford Cobb (Diana), sister; Jasmin Roberson (Ashley), nieces; Najera Roberson, Jaelyn Howard and Priseis Roberson, nephews; Tymel Roberson and Divine Roberson, paternal grandmother; Alma Roberson, aunts; Essie Mae Tindall (Raymond), Daphne Cobb, Alice Roberson and Valerie Roberson Edwards (Stefan), uncles; Robert Lee Cobb and Terrence Roberson, her significant other; Sean Smith, godchildren; Jonaja Beamon, Jacob Tomlin, Cynai Tomlin, Chace Hawthorne, Braylynn Smith, Cannon Smith and Nova Terry, her adored dog; Worthy Rue and a host of cousins, extended family and friends. Lavone was predeceased by her maternal grandparents; Garieen Cobb Smith and Robert Lee Cobb, Sr., paternal grandfather; Joseph Roberson, her aunt; Sandra Cobb-Ancrum and uncle; Terry E. Cobb. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am followed by a service of celebration at 11:00 am at Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Ave., Stamford, CT. Interment will take place at Spring Grove Cemetery, Darien.

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Jacquelyn Lavone Roberson

January 29, 1981 - October 10, 2022