Missionary Robbie B. English, age 84 of Moneta, departed this life on Sunday, April 17, 2022. She was born on November 14, 1937 to the late John and Loretta Bonds. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: her husband, Clyde English; one sister, Jimmie English and one brother, Douglas Bonds.

Robbie joined Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church Apostolic Faith in 1990. She was a faithful member, who never missed a Sunday. Robbie loved her church and her pastor; she wouldn't let anyone talk about him. Most of all, Robbie, loved God. She enjoyed singing, and she would sing from deep down.

Robbie was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend. She never complained, and always smiled even while she was in pain. When she was asked how she was doing her reply would always be "I'm alright". Robbie adored her grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by her family, her church family and friends.

She is survived by three daughters, Hilda Smith, Debra English and Mary Bonds (Curtis) all of Moneta; one son, Clyde English (Mary) of Roanoke; seven grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren; three special people to her, Mari, Japhon and a devoted son-in-law, Curtis; two brothers, Lee Bonds and Alfred Bonds; seven sisters, Littie English, Irene Mayo, Lucy Kasey, Shirley Bonds, Molly Bonds, Carolyn Jones and Brenda Bonds all of Moneta; a sister-in-law, Pam Bonds of Vinton; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Loving Memories

Your gentle face and patient smile with sadness we recall,

You had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all.

The voice is mute and stilled the heart that loved us well and true,

Ah, bitter was the trial to part from one so good as you.

You are not forgotten loved one nor will you ever be,

As long as life and memory last, we will remember thee.

We miss you now, our hearts are sore, as time goes by we miss you more.

Your loving smile, your gentle face, no one can fill your empty place.