Clara Denise Robertson

In Loving Memory of Poca

It breaks my heart to know that Poca is no longer with us. Her spirit was so sweet, her smile so full of joy she was truly a light in this world. I'll always remember her calling me "Little Momma," a name she gave me that still makes me smile. She was like family to us, and her love for my mom was so real and consistent

Growing up with Rell felt like having a brother like we were cousins, always playing, always close. Poca presence made our world warmer. She loved deeply, and she saw people especially those she cared about. She will be missed deeply and remembered always with love.

May God comfort every heart grieving her loss.

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." — Psalm 34:18

With love and sympathy, you will forever be missed

Clara- we met at work. We danced at the Elk Lodge. Met your family at park (off Club Blvd), believe was reggae group. Later would see you and hubbie at Jus Once parties. Can't believe gone already. Bless the rest of family, stepchildren, etc. 'Plant a new tree', is my words of wisdom.

Letter to my Poca❤️❤️❤️

To My Soul Sister

There are no words strong enough to capture the ache in my heart right now and pain. The silence where our conversations used to live is going to be unbearable. We used to talk about everything—laugh until we couldn't breathe, cry without shame, and lift each other up through the hardest times. You were my safe space, my confidante, my person and I was yours. We will call each other when things were upside down in our lives immediately we start laughing about something and forget about the trouble. Only true friends can have that effect and that is what we were.

We were just two teens when our friendship started. What we had wasn't just friendship—it was a bond deeper than blood. We became family and our families became family. We were Sisters. Always had each other's backs, through every storm, every celebration, and every phone conversation catching up on whats new and old in our lives.

I used to jokingly tell you that i was running away to NC when life wasnt rainbows and candy at that moment you will say cmon ☺️😭😭😭. As you were always ready to tackle the world with me and i was with you.

Our birthdays in July always felt like a joint celebration of our lives—lives that grew alongside each other. I will still hear your voice in my memories. And I will still reach for my phone forgetting for a second that things aren't the same and you aren't there.

My heart is bleeding because Im going to miss you. I will miss your care, your love, your support. I miss us. The connection we had was rare—something people spend a lifetime looking for in a friend. I will always carry that with me.

I will stay in touch with Rell Da Weatherman and check in with the family as much as i can.

Wherever life takes us from here, know that you will always be a part of me. Always loved. Always missed. Always remembered. Say hello to Yolanda, My Dad, Your Mom,Yante, My brother Darryl...

I love you my sister forever and more. Forever your sister,

Ang😓😪😓❤️❤️

POCA, I don't know what to say but as your oldest sister. I never imagined having to say goodbye to you first well let me rephrase see you later. I love you so much.

Wow auntie, this was a tough one. You will be truly missed. I'm beyond grateful for the times I had with you. Last year you came by the restaurant and told me you were proud of me and it meant a lot. I still remember the nights spent at your house with Rell when we were younger, those were some of my favorite times. I wish I could be there with the family today. I love you.

POCA IM TRULY GOING TO MISS YOU. WE ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD TIME WHEN WE COME TO NC. MAY YOU CONTINUE TO R.I.P. GONE TO SOON NUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. LOVE YOU POCA FOREVER

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Sending healing prayers and comfort. May you find peace in the memories you shared.

Clara I'm so grateful to have grown up with you we came from poverty to perfection we grew up in an environment with less means but our moms taught us to make something out of nothing growing up In the projects in Newark NJ was harsh but our moms pulled through for us I myself will never forget u we did never need a telephone we communicated through the pipes in our bedrooms lol ur laughter ur smiles is gonna be missed when. U smiled u brightened the whole room it was your inner spirit that kept u going the family loved u but God loved u more heaven gained a angle and you earned your wings fly high baby girl u now have the power to watch over the family I will always cherish the memories of growing up with u Cindy James Eleanor Avon I'm gonna miss u u hold heaven down tell both my ummies hello and muhamm we miss them u rest now and when u wake paradise awaits u Clara this is not goodbye it's see u later hold it down love from this day forth till eternity my beloved sister rest in power Clara sending an eternal hug and kiss!!?

My deepest condolences 💐, Clara was truly a beautiful person inside and out, she will be missed. We love you!

Sending condolences to MzE and Dre and the rest of the loves ones from Bull City Slingerzs 2.0 May God give your family strength and may his Holy Spirit comfort in such times as these May the Lord wrap his arms around your whole family Weeping may endure in the night but Joy comes in the morning Your loving Bull City Slingerzs 2.0 family loves yall

Our condolences go out to Robertson family 🙏🏾 my sister from another mother my heart is 💔 but I know God makes no mistakes, he loves you more just know we will see you again . thankful I had a chance to know you, going to miss you 😔 😢

We send our condolences to you and your family 🙏 May God be with you all in your time of grieving🙏

Clara, I am grateful to have known you. All of the memories I have of and with you are sweet, airy, and cheerful. You played a huge part in shaping me; from just a young girl, you complimented me every chance you got and made me feel seen, smart, and beautiful. I will never forget any of those moments. Thank you for sharing your light, and thank you for giving me a 2nd brother. My entire heart is with Terrell and the Robertson family during this time. The love I have for you all is everlasting. You will be greatly missed. 🕊️🤍

Love, Your GyRee-Ree

Clara touched so many lives in the very best way. I'm grateful I got the chance to know her as both a friend & family member of 222 Muhammad Ali Ave in Newark, New Jersey. Clara you will always be in my heart. Rest in God's loving arms.

Clara😢Tears Sweetie! I can't believe I'm typing this. My heart is with my godbaby Terrell. He already know my heart. This is so hard right now 😔. The day you asked me to be his godmother I was so excited.. I AM GOING TO MISS YOU CALLING ME "BrendaLeeBee". Never question god BUT IM HURTING, as well as ALL THE REST. MAY YOU REST IN HEAVEN LOVE. 🙏🏽😢💔

I don't know where to start at but babe we have so many memories together I remember this first day we met and I said you was go be my wife you will truly be miss and knowing I won't be able to see you or call you but just know I love you so much Rest in paradise my love your hubby Johnnie

Clara!!! Our sister from another Mother!!! We miss you so much!!! You were so sweet, loving, caring and funny! Your Kinston family will always love you! Rest easy in heaven SIS🥺💔❤️ You're in GOD'S LOVING CARE NOW!❤️💔🥺

Poca I don't know where to start. I love you so much words can't began to explain. I am so broken knowing you have left me. I want to believe we have had enough years together but I can't fool myself that wasn't enough time. I will miss you my little sister 🥹💓💓💓💓💓💓

Sending my condolences and prayers to the family during this time May God give you all strength 🙏🙏🙏

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.