Florene Varue (Peachie) Roberson Moore
Florene Varue (Peachie) Roberson Moore
Funeral services for Florene Varue (Peachie) Roberson Moore, 91, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2022, in the Langston Street Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Moore passed away at 7:45 a.m., Saturday, December 24, 2022, at her home.
She was born December 15, 1931, at Babylon, Long Island, New York, to Clifford Eugene and Ethel Robbinna (Crammond) Smith. Peachie’s family moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, when she was a child, and then settled in Hocomo, Missouri, when she was twelve years old. She attended elementary school at Egypt Grove and graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1950. Her first job was at Richard’s Brothers in West Plains. She married her high school sweetheart, Dwayne Roberson, in 1951, and they moved to LaSalle Peru, Illinois, where they lived for sixteen years, before moving back to Hocomo in 1967. Peachie cooked at South Fork Elementary school for many years, and was known and loved by the staff and students there. She later cooked at Fairview Elementary, and finished her career at West Plains Elementary. She made many life-long friends during those working years. Peachie was loved by everyone that knew her. She loved to sing and played the piano her entire life. She had a beautiful alto voice, and knew every song in the Heavenly Highway’s Hymnal. As a young adult, she and her husband, Dwayne, sang together in the Roberson Family Quartet. Peachie was a faithful supporter of Hammond Mill Bible Camp. She was one of the first campers when the camp was founded in the early 1940s. She worked tirelessly planning and cooking at the camp for over 40 years. In her later years, Peachie stayed busy in her home, taking care of her husband, and she remains the Phase 10 Champion, even after being challenged many times by her grandchildren. She loved working word puzzles, and never missed Wheel of Fortune. She also loved to travel, and loved going to Branson to see the shows. Peachie was a member of Faith Chapel Freewill Baptist church for over thirty years, and loved playing piano and singing with her church family. At the time of her death, she was attending Calvary General Baptist Church with her husband Jay, as it was close to her home, and she loved the small congregation there. Whether you called her Mom, Grandma Peachie, Aunt Peachie, or Sister Peachie, please know that she loved you all. We will miss her, but we rejoice to know that she is singing with the angels now, and all her troubles on this earth are no more.
She is survived by four children, Randall Roberson, Danny Roberson (Rita), Kenny Roberson (Kim), and Kay Sharbono (LeRoy); nine grandchildren, Jason Roberson, Trevor Roberson, Jenna Cousins, Dana Gifford, Matthew Roberson, Grayson Strodtman, Levi Strodtman, Chelsea Ebner, and Garrett Strodtman; several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; one sister, Z. Kay Birckelbaw; and her husband, Jay Moore.
Her parents, husband, Dwayne Lee Roberson, one granddaughter, Serena Gail, and siblings, Duane, James, Darrell, Hardy, Alyne, and Zola, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Amy Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hammond Bible Camp and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
December 26, 2022 @ 4:48 pm
The Roberson Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Peachie. She was a joy to be around with her friendly personality and her wonderful smile. During this time we will be keeping all of you in our prayers and thoughts. May God comfort, give each of you peace, strength, and encouragement daily. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Missie Tackitt
December 28, 2022 @ 9:29 am
Peachie was the “lunch lady” when I started school. She had the softest voice and her shin was just as soft. My dad and her knew each other so it wasn’t a surprise when we would go “play music” Mrs.Peachie would be there. She will always have a special place in my heart. You will be missed Mrs.Peachie
Melinda (Burgess) King
December 26, 2022 @ 10:54 pm
So very sorry to hear this news. Please know that while our hearts hurt for you we rejoice at Peachies Heavenly homecoming and reunion with those who have gone before her. Til we see her again……
Teresa Eldringhoff Romans
December 26, 2022 @ 11:35 pm
Ms. Peachy was a great gal and will be missed. Condolences to you all.
Brenda Holcman Johnsen
December 27, 2022 @ 5:10 am
What I remember is when she babysat us in Peru when my mom, Wanda Duffell Holcman, went to work. We sure had some fun days. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Your mom will be missed.
Lois Fra
December 27, 2022 @ 8:21 am
Randy, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Peachie was such a special lady. She was so sweet to me and my family. She always asked about Jessica and made several donations to cystic fibrosis for many years. I so loved her sweet smile.
Darrin Reed
December 27, 2022 @ 9:35 am
Peachie was a very special lady to me and my family. She set a great example for all to live. She will be greatly missed, my prayers and thoughts are with her family
Dwayne Lovan
December 27, 2022 @ 3:48 pm
I can’t ever remember seeing her without a smile, I was one of the South Fork kids she served lunch to. Years later she was at all the softball games Kenny and Danny played in. Always smiling of course. Prayers to the family.
Glen & Carolyn Holman
December 27, 2022 @ 8:27 pm
Matt, we are sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. UncleGlen and Aunt Carolyn
Lindel
December 28, 2022 @ 9:10 am
Randy and family the Class of ’72 is sending our condolences in the loss of your mother.
Vickie Petkovic
December 28, 2022 @ 3:39 pm
Rest in peace, Peachie. You were a remarkable person. May God’s grace and strength be with all your loved ones and may love and fond memories sustain them.
Sheli Cantore
December 29, 2022 @ 7:15 am
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Peachie. She was such a sweet blessing to be around. I loved visiting her and had known her for years. She was someone I got to know when I first moved to this area years ago. with her sweetpersonality and smile no matter what was going on, she always had her seeet personality and smile that would light up the room. Her love and care for others was so amazing. For sure the love of Jesus in her. I remember going to her house a few times during tornado warnings and she’d play on her piano and we’d sing as we hid out in her house to stay safe from the storm. I have so many great memories of Mrs Peachie from times I’ve attended church and she was there, just so many to count. As a matter of fact, I hadn’t picked up my mail for a few days and yesterday there was a Christmas card in there from her. One I sure will cherish and keep.
During this time my Deepest Sympathy goes out to all of you on the passing of Peachie. She was a joy to be around with her friendly personality and her wonderful smile. During this time I will be keeping all of you in my prayers and thoughts. May God comfort, give each of you peace, strength during this time. I know she’s in heaven singing with that Heavenly choir. Can’t wait to see her again one day in Heaven. What a sweet example of Jesus’ love to other’s she was. Will miss you here on earth Peachie but am looking forward to seeing you again one day in heaven. Love you bunches Peachie!!
Vicki Cooper
December 29, 2022 @ 1:52 pm
Randy, I am sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. I have good memories of your family when you attended Amy Union and your family sang. I saw Ms Peachie several times out eating and she seemed happy. Missed seeing you at reunion as my mom was not well and passed that next week. I pray God will spread a blanket of love, peace, and comfort over you in this difficult time. Your friend, Vicki
Glenna Hiles
December 30, 2022 @ 9:47 am
So sorry for your loss Randy,Danny,Kay,and Kenny.
We will see her again.
Craig and Sherri Cromer
December 30, 2022 @ 1:10 pm
So sorry for your loss she was a saint on earth. Prayers for comfort and peace.