JoQuita Maria Moore Roberson ,47, of Vanceboro, NC entered eternal rest on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Her Service is 1:00 PM, Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at UPHC, 801 Hwy. 70 East, Historic James City Community, New Bern. The Interment will follow at The Wallace Family Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the residence of Mr. & Mrs. Melvin & Darlene Roberson 545 Maul Swamp Road, Vanceboro.
Viewing hours are 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM Saturday, August 1, 2026.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin Roberson Jr., of the home; son, Gauje Roberson of Vanceboro; two daughters, Courtney Brown, Vanceboro and Jimia Brown, Jacksonville, NC; grandsons, Jace Hargett and Carter Roberts; brother, Jeffrey Staten (Sabine) of Holland; two sisters, Courtney Moore Jones (Anthony), Charlotte, NC and Letitia Bumbrey (Prescott), Manassas, VA; mother & father-in-law, Darlene Roberson & Melvin Roberson, Sr., Vanceboro; sister and brothers-in-law, Alander Brickhouse (Joshua), Greenville, NC & Henry Wallace, Greensboro,NC.
USW Local 1167 planted 10 trees in memory of JoQuita Moore Roberson . - July 30, 2026
My condolences to the family. I am praying that God will give you all comfort, peace and strength.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. She was truly a great friend. She was a ray of sunshine in the front office at WCHS, bringing warmth and kindness to everyone around her. For our JROTC Cadets, she was more than just a staff member; she was a second mom, always there with guidance and support. Her presence will be greatly missed, and my thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Peace, comfort and love to my family on this day of Celebration of life of our beloved "JOQUITA". We join you in prayer for her husband and children. Please forgive our absence and know God will take care of you. I am reminded of Emma-Marie singing the song "God Shall Wipe All the Tears Away". We love you. Family, stay with God and stay together.
I am sending my condolences to you and the family. God will see you through this because there's nothing to hard for God. I remember Mrs Jo Quita mailing me bracelets and it would make my day because I knew it was going to be beautiful.
Dear family, as we pray to God for strength and comfort we praise Him for the moments and purpose we had with Quita.
May each of us recieve God's Word and love as we press forward. Special prayers for her husband, children, aunts, nieces, and nephews. We love you.
"Dear Heavenly Father, in this time of deep sorrow, we lift our weary hearts to You.Please surround this grieving family with Your loving and gentle embrace. When the pain of absence feels too heavy to carry, be very close to their broken hearts.Grant them peace that goes beyond our human understanding, and give them daily strength for each step of this hard journey. Help them to hold onto the sweet and loving memories they shared, and let them feel Your strong arms holding them through every sleepless night.Surround them with caring friends and family to support and uplift them in the days ahead.In Your holy name, we pray. Amen
Words cannot express how saddened we are to hear about the loss of a loved one. Please take the time that you all need as family to support one another and we shall continue to pray for each of you. Latorya and Andrew Moore
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY. . RENA REED
To The Family I am deeply sorry for the loss of your love one. Please know that I am lifting you all up in prayer, asking the Lord to wrap His loving arms around you and provide the kind of peace that surpasses all understanding. May God's gentle presence be a very real comfort to you during these difficult days.
I know there are no words that can take away this pain, but please know that you do not have to carry it alone. May God's endless grace and strength to carry you and your family through this dark valley. I will be standing with you in prayer and friendship today and in the weeks to come. Blessings to you all.
My sincere condolences to the Roberson family, this was very shocking and hurtful news to hear about the passing of JoQuita. May she Rest In Peace.
Sincere sympathy to the families during this difficult time. Asking for wisdom, understanding & peace as they prepare for their final goodbyes. Keeping the family lifted up in prayer! <3
thank you for some of the best years of cheer. <3
Court & Family, we are praying that you will find comfort in knowing that "Quita" loved the Lord. Our condolences to you on her passing. We loved her just as we love you, and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God grant you His abiding love, peace and strength during this sad time as you rely on your deep faith. May the beautiful memories you hold dear of JoQuita be a source of consolation until you meet her again With heartfelt sympathy, love & many prayers, Iretha Bumbrey & family
Sending you and your family lots of prayers and love at this difficult time. Keep trusting and leaning on God for your continued strength and guidance. Cherish the memories and continue to hold them near and dear to your heart. God Bless The Family🙏🏽
Sending my condolences and prayers to the entire family.
There are some people whose kindness leaves a lasting impression, and JoQuita was one of them. My heart is truly broken for your family, especially you, Courtney. I can't begin to imagine the pain you're carrying right now, but I pray that God wraps His loving arms around you, and your family. Giving you all strength for each moment, comforts your heart, and grants you a peace that only He can provide.
May the beautiful memories of JoQuita, her smile, her love, her laughter, and the countless lives she touched, be a source of comfort in the days ahead. Although her presence will be deeply missed, the love she gave so freely will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone who knew her.
Please know that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you, my sweet friend, and I'm praying for God to carry you through the days ahead.
Rest in heavenly peace, JoQuita. You will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.
Offering, Our heartfelt condolences to the Roberson Family. Prayerfully with God's Blessings. Love Y'all Much, Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnica Perry !!! Also Including, Eugene Carpenter (Barbara's Brother)!
To the family offering words of sympathy comfort. Sharing with deep sympathy the loss and grief you bear and hoping you will find comfort in knowing others care. I agree with all that has been said or sent to the family. I am part of the family. We fellowship together and prayed together with her mother and father. I worked very close with her father in the ministry. I must say may you find assurance in God's word, strength in His presence, comfort in His mercy and peace in His love is my prayer to the family. Elder Jobie L. Williams and family
May she rest in peace in the kingdom of heaven. I will miss her bubbly joy that I always felt when meeting her at WCHS. She was always so kind and full of smiles. I'm going to miss her. Much condolences to the family members of Mrs. Jo.
I was shocked to hear the news of JoQuita's passing. She was a wonderful and caring human. It has been years since I last saw her, but certainly remember her helpful spirit during our time together in school. Prayers to her family in this tremendous time of loss.
Sending so many prayers & so much love to Jo's family & friends. She was one of the nicest, friendliest people I've ever met. Her kindness always meant so much to me. She was truly a breath of fresh air, always. Love you Gauje & Lana. We are praying for you all.
Love, Fitch Family
This announcement took my breath away. Jo was such a bright light,always smiling. Never wanted to sing but when she did it was Bold and Angelic. God was ready but we were not! I pray God's comfort and peace upon the family. This is a comfort that only God can give! I send hugs to you all. As ny husband her friend would say RIP Big Deborah! Sleep in your Eternal Peace! Pastor G.L Noble Letice Noble
Sending prayers and condolences to the family. God bless you all.
We are deeply sorry for the loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
I want to give the family my Condolences on passing of your loved one. I know her Mother and Father in law and Carter Roberts her grandson is my nephew. I have some friends at my church in Raleigh who is her cousin. May God grant you, Melvin,Jr and all the family peace, comfort and strength during this sad time. Look yo the hills from whence cometh your help. All your help comes from the Lord who made Heaven and Earth. God called her home to receive her reward in Glory. Hold on to the memories and keep them in your heart.
Mary Adams Brooks & Kids
I'm in utter disbelief of your passing. I am certain that Heaven became your new home. May you rest in the Fathers arms rejoicing with your Mom, Dad, and sister. You have truly been a ray of sunshine while here but God called you to do more for the Kingdom there. I will certainly miss your bright smile and you yelling "cuz or Christy Alisha." Rest in peace, songstress. My deepest condolences to the family and all who were blessed to know Mrs. JoQuita Moore Roberson.
My condolences to the family. You were such a joy to work with when I started at HJ. May God bless your family and give them peace.
She was one of the funniest people I've ever known. She had a way of making even the hardest days brighter. I could walk into the office without a smile and leave with the biggest one on my face because of her. I'm going to miss our daily breakfast gossip, the laughs we shared, and all the words of encouragement she always gave me. She was the first person I told when I failed my driver's test, and the first person I told when I finally passed. She was always there whenever I needed someone to talk to. She wasn't just "Ms. JoQuita in the front office" to me, she was someone I truly looked up to and someone I looked forward to seeing every single morning. I'm going to miss you more than words can say. Praying for her family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, and an even more amazing person. Rest in paradise, gorgeous. 🤍🕊️
My sincere condolences to the Roberson/Moore Family. We are going to miss Joquita! She was one of the Young Champions of God City of Refuge. I have a lot of Memories: I use to do your hair we and have those good ole salon talks, we sung in the choir together, you name Jimia middle name after my middle name(Lata) you were in my wedding and you went to New Bern High and I went to Havelock High we were Craven County Girls C/O 1997... a sweet friend and sister for life. You were an amazing young woman of God! Praying for the family..... Love you all Love, Angie W.
I remember Jo coming down to the cafeteria at WCHS when I worked there getting her healthly salads & chit chatting with the staff. We absolutely loved her she will truly be missed by so many people. She was such a breath of fresh air laughing with us. Rest in peace Jo
May God strengthen your hearts in this moment of sorrow granting you comfort and filling your hearts with His Peace🙏🏽❤️
Our condolences to you and your family. The Comforter will always be there with you. May God blessed your family always.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of JoQuita. Her warm and bright spirit was truly a gift from God. Praying for peace and comfort as you navigate through this challenging time.
If you needed a word of encouragement or positivity, if you needed prayerful support, if you needed a laugh or a smile JoJo would be there for you. "Come on gal let's pray about this" I loved her so much and will miss her!! I know I will see her again. Sending my love to her family, peace and comfort.
Sincere condolences to the family of JoQuita. Reminiscing about my classmate and our interactions. She was a fun, talented woman who could always make you smile. Praying for her peaceful journey and the Fathers welcoming arms to surround her. Class of '97 ❤️🩹
We pray that God will give you comfort, peace,strength, and rest in this difficult time. Your mother was a beautiful person inside and out and she is rejoicing with her mom and dad in heaven. Keep looking to God for help and strength because he's promised never to leave you or forsake you. We love you all!
I am Extremely sorry to hear of the passing of JoQuita. She had a very friendly and radiant spirit. Their whole family were kind to me and my family. We are praying for you all during this difficult time. RIP
First let me say my condolences to the family so sorry for your loss, she was my granddaughter cheerleading coach WCHS an angel gone too soon, JoQuita Moore Roberson loved her girls and the same in return from her girls she touched many lives the students, the faculty she will truly be missed.
Truly one of the biggest support systems I had throughout middle and high school. I will miss you forever. My deepest condolences towards the family. Love you always Mrs. Jo🩷
Nephew I'm so very sorry I know howyou are feeling Jesus Christ got us in his hands love you
Knowing Joquita since we were kids, I will always remember her kindness, her beautiful spirit, and the gentle way she treated everyone around her. Rest in peace, my classmate and childhood friend. Sending my deepest prayers, love, and comfort to her family during this heavy time. Class of '97 forever~
My heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Joquita Moore Robinson. Such a beautiful woman with a beautiful spirit who was deeply loved by so many. ❤️
I am especially praying for her children during this incredibly difficult time. May God surround them with His love, comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead. 🙏🏽
Rest peacefully, Joquita. Your beautiful spirit and the love you shared will never be forgotten. 🕊️❤️
I've met you a few times when you would shop in the store and you were always a sweet spirit. We are cousins by marriage this saddens me you were so young, sending prayers and condolences to the family. RIP JoQuita
Such a beautiful spirit and a beautiful woman of God. You will be missed.
We are loss for words Im so sorry to here the passing of joquita Roberson your family is in our deepest thoughts and prayers
Auntie I will forever remember our memories together I never would've thought that is being in that play together would be our last time laughing together!! I love you and will forever cherish you auntie Jo!!❤️🥺❤️🥺❤️🥺
Condolences to the Roberson and Moore Family during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers is with the families. Velma Cox
I will forever remember you, your heart, your voice, your service to people, you will truly be missed. My heart felt prayers go up to the Mighty Master to cover your husband, children, family and hearts you've touched through the years. Love you 🫶🏽One Last Sign-off from The Crew "Boom-ski"c/o'97
My deepest 💔 condolences 🙏🏻 ☹️ to you and the family. She was a beautiful 😍 soul. She will be missed.
My deepest condolences to you and your loved one's at this time. She was an absolute sweet spirit.
I'm truly gonna miss you dearly you was my H.J Macdonald Teacher
Sending my deepest condolences to you all. Prayers and Love
I remember you and your sister how your mom Ms. Emma Marie dressed the two of you so pretty and those long ponytails with ribbons and lace socks coming in church ❤️praying for the husband and children while in a time of bereavement
This hurt so bad she was a beautiful woman and was loved by everyone I'm gonna really miss her and praying for her family
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. When I heard about her transition. Immediately, my heart was broken and tears were coming down my face. I know that God does not made no mistakes. Rest in peace sis until we meet again . Now you can sing in the heavenly choir.
To the Family of JoQuita, I am in shock right now. I always called her Jo-Diva — she was a dressing diva with an amazing voice and a beautiful spirit. I pray that God gives her family and her children comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead. May her memory continue to live on through the love she shared and the joy she brought to so many. RIP my friend.
This hurt so bad she was a beautiful woman and was loved by everyone I'm gonna really miss her and praying for her family
I'm so sorry to hear this. She's resting in paradise ❤️
Man, this is so heartbreaking to know that you slipped away from us so quickly. My prayers are with your family and you know our community with wrap them in love and support. Love you much!
To say I'm shocked and hurting. Never expected to see this. You were a beautiful and talented young woman. May you now Rest in Heavenly Peace. I'm sure you're singing in God's choir. You will be missed 💔 🙏
My heart is truly broken over the passing of my beautiful cousin. God blessed her with an amazing voice, and she used her gift to touch the hearts of so many. She loved her family deeply, and her beautiful spirit will never be forgotten. Although we may not understand why God called her home, I find comfort in knowing that she is now singing in Heaven's choir. Rest peacefully, cousin. You fought the good fight, you finished your course, and you kept the faith. Until we meet again, you will forever live in our hearts. 🙏🏽
Wow, we have lost such a beautiful person both on the inside and outside. Sending my love and prayers to the family. I am here for whatever you need💙❤️💙
Prayers of comfort and strength to the family at this time of mourning.
GOD Rest Your Sweet Soul💕🕊️
Will for ever keep your family in my heart.
Condolences and prayers to the family, may God give you strength in the time of sorry
Wow, I'm in shock that you are gone. I remember when the neighborhood would all walk home from HJ MacDonald Middle school. Such wonderful memories. You were always a nice and sweet person.
Love you forever dear sister. We will keep the family in prayer and are here for whatever you should need from us. Blessings, comfort and peace to you all!🙏🏾❤️
Praying comfort and strength to the family. JoQuita, a sweet,loving and caring person. I will love and miss you sis 😩😔❤️
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.