Laura Elizabeth Roby's Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Laura Elizabeth Roby of Saint Petersburg, Florida, who passed away on September 21, 2023 at the age of 53. She is preceded by her father Donald Richard Roby and mother Mary Betty Wise. She is survived by her wife of 22 years, Michelle Mitchell; her brother Don Roby and sister in law, Johnna; brother John Roby and sister in law Jane; her sister Lisa Hiatt, 14 nieces and nephews and 8 great nieces and nephews.
Laura was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. She graduated from Kenwood High School where she was an excellent athlete playing soccer, basketball and softball. She continued playing softball after graduation and later in life she found pickleball which she loved playing. She spent most of her career in logistics and transportation before going back to school and becoming a Code Compliance Officer for the City of Madeira Beach. She loved cooking, gardening, boating, fishing, dancing and spending time around the camp fire with friends and family, She was adventurous and always found cool places on the water to enjoy a bite to eat, cold cocktails and live music. She was happiest cooking and grilling up a feast, then watching everyone enjoy her food.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Memorial Park Funeral Home (5750 49th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709). An additional memorial service will be held in Baltimore, MD in the coming weeks.
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