Shirley

Roberson

Shirley Elizabeth Cradle Roberson was born April 20, 1948 in Fairmount, NC. She departed this life on November 6, 2026. She was raised in Portsmouth, Virginia where she graduated high school. Soon after, she moved to Wingdale, New York to work at Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center in 1968 until it closed in 1994. She then worked at the Hudson River Psychiatric Center, for a few years, until she transferred to Wassaic State School where she retired in 2003.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Betty Cradle; and three of her brothers, James, William, and Pearl-Lee Cradle.

She is survived by her husband, Harold Roberson; her daughter, Amanada Roberson; her son, Clarence Roberson and his life partner, Jennifer McDermott and their children, Armoni, Cillian, Priya, and Vaughn; her youngest daughter, Selena Roberson and her sons, Addison and Miles; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, November 16, 2026 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Second New Bethel Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11:00am on Tuesday at the Church.