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Edna Robinson Obituary
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ROBINSON, Edna Edna Barton Robinson, age 92, a long time resident of College Park, Georgia, died in Atlanta on the morning of Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Mrs. Robinson was the daughter of Mrs. George Etta Pursley Barton and the Rev. J. Hamby Barton, Sr. both of whom preceded her in death. Mrs. Robinson was retired from the Fulton County School System, where she taught choral music and English, and was the widow of Douglas Boyd Robinson, Sr. to whom she was married for almost fifty-nine years. Mrs. Robinson is survived by her sons, Douglas B. Robinson, Jr. of Inwood, Iowa, and James B. Robinson of College Park; her Brother, the Rev. J. Hamby Barton, Jr. of Naples, Florida; several nephews and cousins. Mrs. Robinson will be sorely missed by her many relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made in her memory to The J. Hamby and Etta Pursley Barton Fund at the Chandler School of Theology of Emory University; The Memorial Fund of First United Methodist Church of College Park; Anne's Purse at St. Anne's Terrace in Atlanta or the charity of your choice. There will be a Memorial Service honoring Mrs. Robinson's life at 2:00 PM, Sunday, December 18, 2011 in the Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church of College Park. Rev. Beth Sanders officiating.
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Melissa (Missi) Anderson
November 28, 2012
Nov. 28, 2012
On the eve of the morning my dear, dear friend found peace and joy--earned at great cost after much suffering. I join with her sons, Doug Jr. and James in missing her, but I, like they, do not begrudge her the ending of a life well spent.
Ouida Dowis
December 12, 2011
Edna played the piano at my wedding 56 years ago in a little Methodist church in Newington, GA. Her father, the Rev. J. Hamby Barton and his wife had “adopted” me while I was a student at GSCW (now Georgia College and University) and “Pa” Barton was pastor of the First Methodist Church in Milledgeville. They were “Pa” and “Ma” Barton to me and hundreds of students in this country and abroad. Edna was an accomplished musician and an avid reader. She was so proud of her two sons, both of whom are professional singers. Doug and James, your family was an inspiration to me.
I am so proud that I was a member of such a wonderful family for more than 50 years.
Doug and James, your family was an inspiration to me.
Ouida Woods Dowis
Waleska, GA
Melissa Anderson
December 11, 2011
Edna was a colleague and dear, dear friend of mine. I will miss her terribly, but I do not begrudge her passing.
Kim Duraneau
December 5, 2011
I wanted you to know she was my English teacher and was great at. This was in 80, Fun loving teacher We will miss her dearly May God be with her and we shall see her again one day
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Donna Daniel McCord
December 5, 2011
I was taught in chorus class and directed in Girls' Chorus by Mrs. Robinson at Lakeshore High in the mid-1960s. Her quiet, steady nature brought out the best in her students. She was a career role model for me, too, as I will soon retire with forty years of high school teaching experience. Mrs. Robinson's beautiful spirit was a lasting inspiration to me. To her family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Diann Bolton Wheeler
December 5, 2011
I was a student of Mrs. Robinson's at Hapeville High in the 80's. Yes, she was a lovely lady and gentle soul and my thoughts and prayers go out to her family. Thanks for sharing about her life.
Tammy Harrison
December 4, 2011
"I was also a student of Mrs. Robinson at Hapeville High School in the early 80's. She was a Great teacher and will be missed. My prayers go got to her family and friends." R.I.P. Mrs. Robinson
Tammy Harrison (Atlanta,Georgia)
Pam Peavy Caraway
December 4, 2011
I loved Mrs Robinson. She was a great teacher and everyone respected her soft spoken teaching methods. She had a sweet smile and was a class act! She had an impact on many lives and I was one of them! Hapeville High was fortunate to have her.
Denise Tackett Miller
December 4, 2011
Mrs. Robinson taught me several English classes at Hapeville High and is fondly remembered. It is sad her passing but wonderful to know she had such a long and full life. What a gracious soul.
Paul Ferrell
December 4, 2011
I was a student of Mrs. Robinson at Hapeville High School right before she retired. She meant a lot to her students and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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