Mrs. Roberta B. Knopp

February 23, 1950 - March 14, 2021

Mrs. Roberta B. Knopp, age 71 of Homosassa, Florida, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Brooksville, Florida. She was born February 23, 1950 in Meriden, CT, to parents Pearson and Ruth (Bailey) Buridge. At the age of 50, Bobbie earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and after graduation she worked as an Accountant for the Middletown Housing Authority. Her life’s passion was giving back, she served on the Board of Camp Claire in Lyme, CT, was majority member and past Mother Advisor of Meriden Assembly #11 and served on several state committees for the International Order for the Rainbow for Girls, a member of Meriden Chapter #8, Order of the Eastern Star, and was a member of the Seven Rivers Presbyterian Church in Lecanto. Fifteen years ago Bobbie moved to Homosassa, Florida with her beloved husband Harold “Skip”. She was known for her creativity, her love of family, her faith, and belief in “Made with Love”. Her crocheted blankets are treasured and cherished by many, her grandchildren and loved ones would look forward to receiving hand crafted cards for birthdays and special occasions. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Lynn Berg. Bobbie is survived and will be dearly missed by her husband, Harold A. Knopp, daughter, Rebecca and husband James Campbell, son, Steven Knopp, sister, Carolyn Ladd, and her three grandchildren, Veronica, James, and Jacob. Those of us that were blessed to have known her now know we have an angel looking over each of us. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.HooperFuneralHome.com. The family is asking in replacement of flowers or gifts to please consider donating to Camp Claire by way of their website, https://www.campclaire.org/support-camp/. We will be having a memorial service for Bobbie in Meriden, CT in late April. We will let everyone know as soon as the arrangements are made.