Kristy Lynn (Gravely) Roberson 68, of Beckley, passed away on Thursday, February 16th, 2023, at Stonerise of Beckley, with her loving family by her side. She was born May 25, 1954, in San Mateo CA, a daughter of Dale Robbins Gravely and the late Robert Gravely.
Kristy was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and daughter. She was the happiest when she was traveling by train to visit her children and grandchildren around the United States. She was a member and Elder at the First Presbyterian Church of Oak Hill, where she enjoyed singing with her dad. She also enjoyed helping at the Oak Hill Food Pantry with her mom. Kristy taught Sunday School at the Harvey Missionary Baptist Church. She was an X-Ray Technician at Appalachian Regional Hospital for many years, before going back to school to get her Master’s in Education. She loved teaching and working with students on technology at Beckley Stratton Middle School.
In addition to her father, Kristy is preceded in death by her daughter, Jennifer Kneeland.
Kristy is survived by her loving husband, Samuel Roberson. She leaves four children: Amanda Kneeland of Long Island, NY; James Kneeland and wife Erin of Beckley, WV; Patricia Bray of Richmond, VA; Clinard Roberson and wife Stacie of Jeffersonville, IN; Stepson: Ezra Roberson of St. Albans, WV. Grandchildren: Meagan Wilmoth, Saiquon Kneeland, and Elijah Kneeland of Long Island, NY; Isaiah Bray and wife Aundraya, Lionel Bray, and Amelia Bray of Richmond VA; Aidan Kneeland and Avery Kneeland of Beckley, WV; Lincoln Roberson and Oaklynn Roberson of Jeffersonville, IN. She had one great-granddaughter, Alaia Bray of Richmond, VA. She is also survived by two brothers, Robert Gravely and wife Sherry of Fayetteville, WV, and David Gravely and wife Sharon of Beckley, WV.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 20, 2023, at High Lawn Funeral Home in Oak Hill with Nancy Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Meadow Haven Memorial Park.
Friends may call on the family from 1:00-2:00 p.m. on February 20th, 2023, at High Lawn Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Isaiah Bray, Lionel Bray, Saiquan Kneeland, Elijah Kneeland, and Aidan Kneeland
High Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.