Roberta Harris Cuffee, 90, of Richmond, peacefully entered eternal rest Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Richmond. She was born January 3, 1930 to Royal Wesley Harris, Sr. and Viola Gladys Henderson Harris in Richmond. Educated in the public schools of Richmond, she graduated from Armstrong High School in 1947. She enrolled in Virginia State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Education in 1951. While a student there she joined Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and later became a Golden Life Member. On June 28, 1952 she married her college sweetheart, James P. Cuffee. They were married for 56 years. After graduation she was employed in a variety of positions including Night School Teacher at the Smith-Madden Business School, Secretary to the Dean of the College at Virginia Union University, Accounting Clerk at the Internal Revenue Service and Secretary for Richmond Public Schools. She taught English and business courses at Maggie Walker High School and John F. Kennedy High School where she served as Senior Class Sponsor for many years. She received her Masters Degree in Business Education from Virginia Commonwealth University in May, 1975. Twenty years later she retired from John F. Kennedy High School in December 1995. Roberta held membership in the Dilettantes Pinochle Club, the Richmond-Henrico Retired Teachers’ Association and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. She was a long-time and faithful member of Ebenezer Baptist Church and her church involvement included the Sanctuary, Women’s and Memorial Choirs as well as the Older Adult Organization. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by her younger brother, Royal Wesley Harris, Jr. Her memory will be cherished by two devoted daughters, Deborah Cuffee Davis and Karen Cuffee; a granddaughter whom she cherished, Nicole Michelle Davis; four nieces and nephews, Brenda Langhorne (Maurice), Royal W. Harris III (Debbie), Raymond Harris (Jackie) and Sherrie Harris; sister-in-law, Helen J. Harris; a host of other relatives and devoted family friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. where viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 6. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, a private graveside service will be held at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or your favorite charity in her honor.