Nedra L. Blizzard- Robinson

A heart of gold stopped beating,two shinning eyes at rest God broke our hearts to prove,He only takes the best Nedra Blizzard Robinson was born June 3,1974 in Newport News,Virginia,to Mitzi Blizzard Stallings. At an early age,Nedra accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and was baptized at New Grafton Baptist Church in Newport News,Virginia. She participated in the W.M. Austin Chorus,the Choral Ensemble,youth bible study,and many youth lock-ins. Nedra received her education in the public school systems of Newport News and Hampton Virginia,and received her Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University(VCU) in 1996. As a student at VCU,Nedra joined and became an active member of the National Association of Black Accountants(NABA) and pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated in the Eta Tau Chapter. Immediately upon graduation,Nedra transitioned to the Richmond Professional Chapter of NABA where she held many positions in both the local and regional chapters. Most recently,she served as President on the local level of NABA. On August 18,2012,Nedra was united in holy matrimony to John Robinson,the love of her life. She was thrilled to have John as her "huzz-band". Nedra was affectionately known as "Neddie" by her favorite aunt,Aunt Lillie,and many of her friends. She touched every person she met with her warm smile and love of life. She enjoyed hosting and entertaining her family and friends,planning backyard barbeques,annual family vacations and reunions. Neddie was the "hostess with mostest". She loved to travel and read. She was once part of a traveling book club. She was an avid Cowboys fan and enjoyed friendly rivalries,especial the "Redskins followers" Nedra exuded leadership in everything she did. She owned and operated, Nedra Blizzard (NLB), CPA, PLLC, and was co-owner and Chief Financial Officer of Breath of Fresh Air, LLC. She also held positions on the board of many organizations, often simultaneously, including Central Virginia Business and Construction Association (CVBCA), Central Virginia African American Chamber of Commerce (CVAACC), and National Association of Black Accountants. Nedra served as a member of the Program Advisory Committee for Centura College-Richmond West and the Program Advisory Council of Richmond Technical Center. Her business was a preferred vendor of the Richmond Chapter of the Service Corp of Retired Executives (Score). People often sought Nedra for financial accounting, tax and business advice. Cherished memories remain with her husband, John Robinson; parents Jesse and Mitzi Stallings;sister,Sherita Branch (Terry);sister-in-law Karen Robinson;brother-in-law,Keven Robinson;uncles,Harry and George Blizzard(Valerie);aunts, Elaine Bryant,Rosabelle Blizzard,Willnette Banks (Joseph) and Cherly Blizzard; and multitude of family and friends. She will be truly missed by all that knew and loved her.

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Nedra L. Blizzard- Robinson

June 3, 1974 - November 1, 2015