Roberta Samuels

Roberta Samuels was born in Wilmington, DE, on October 15, 1932, the daughter of the late Alberta and Wilbert Scott. She departed this life on June 17, 2020.

Roberta was educated in the public schools of Wilmington, attending Howard High School. Her employment included working with the Visiting Nurses and a carrier for Delaware Trust Bank for many years.

She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Walter Samuels. From this union, they had five devoted children, Karen Lynn Samuels, Ruth Alberta Samuels Elam (Reggie deceased), Walter Samuels Jr. (April), Gerald Scott Samuels, and Roberto Kevin Samuels (Karen).

When her children were younger, Roberta enjoyed taking them to amusement parks, and taking the historic Mickey Mouse train ride through Wilmington; she continued this enjoyment with her grandchildren as well. She also could be found at various flea markets; enjoying potato chips and a cold Pepsi; train riding from Marcus Hook, PA to Philadelphia. A lively joker, she would stick you with a pin in your bottom when you back was turned from her; she always had a stick pin on her!

Ms. Roberta, lovingly called Mom Mom or Aunt Ro, had a favorite saying, “Time waits for no man.” She was fun-loving and nurturing. She could talk on the phone for hours with her sisters and close girlfriends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Roberta was preceded in death by her siblings: Gladys Yates, Dorothy Mitchell, Regina Allen, Clarence “Zack”, Arnold “Joe” and Alvin “Pete” Scott, and great grandson, Keanan J. Samuels.

She leaves to carry on her legacy: her children, Karen, Ruth, Walter Jr., Gerald and Roberto; grandchildren, Devin, Allen (Duffy), Regenal, Arica, Lil Walt, Amber, Wyatt, Lil Jerry, Jerry Smith, Dominique, Paris, Geran, and Jenela, Jelina and ; great and great-great grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday June 24, 2020 at 6 pm. Viewing 4-6pm, Mother UAME Church, 701 E. 5th St. Wilm.,DE 19801. Interment, Delaware Veterans Cemetery.

Due to Corvid 19 and State mandate all attendees must wear masks.

At 6pm, join us via web at Pscp.tv/bellfuneralhome