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Bessie ROBINSON Obituary
She was born on Aug. 8, 1926, to the late Andrew and Polly Anne Ruffin. She graduated from Huntington High School in 1945 and was a lifelong member of First Church of Newport News (Baptist).
Bessie was preceded in death by her husband, Houston Robinson; son Clifford; sisters, Salome Denson, Dora Ethel Floyd and Willie Mae Johnson; brothers, Russell, Andrew, Henry, James, George and Wallace Ruffin.
Left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Patricia; sons, Michael and Eugene (Irma) Robinson; sister, Mary Landrum; and brothers, Cornelius (Annie Mae) and Robert Ruffin; her granddaughter, ShaRonda Holloway; grandsons, Alphonso, Damon, Terrance Robinson and Timothy Brown; two great-granddaughters, Jimiyah and Keyona Burrell; and a host of other relatives and friends. The family would like to especially thank caregivers Cheryl Turner and Thomasena Purvis.
A homegoing celebration will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, at First Church of Newport News (Baptist), 2300 Wickham Ave., Newport News. Interment will follow in Hampton Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be from 1 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home on Friday and two hours prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Services are entrusted to O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 3009 Chestnut Ave., Newport News. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bessie ROBINSON
ALPHONSO ROBINSON
September 12, 2010
HAPPY HOME COMING GRANDMA I LOVE & I WILL MISS YOU THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES & MAKING ME THE MAN I AM TODAY THANK-YOU TOUR OLDEST GRANDSON ALPHONSO
Ronda Joyner
September 12, 2010
Damon,
My sympathy to you and your family.
Andrea Bizzle
September 11, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
CARRIE LITTLE- WHITLOCK & ROBERT A. HARRIS
September 11, 2010
MICHAEL..FOR EVERY THING THERE IS A SEASON, AND A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN: A TIME TO BE BORN, AND A TIME TO DIE... A TIME TO LAUGHTER; A TIME TO MOURN, AND A TIME TO DANCE...ECCLESIASTES 3:1,2,4 THIS IS YOR TIME TO WEEP AND MOURN. MAY THE LOVE OF GOD, YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS HELP TO EASE THE PAIN OF YOUR LOSS. WE BOTH WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYER. KNOW THAT WE ARE A PHONE CALL AWAY. LOVE YOU!
Terri Joel
September 10, 2010
To The Robinsons
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Terri & Jah-Mar Joel & Teaven Freelon.
Charles & Mabel Russell
September 10, 2010
We are offering our condolences during these trying time. We are praying that God will comfort you and keep you with his tender loving arms around you. There will always be times that you will miss her but keep holding to God's hand and He will bring you through. (from her ceramic world)
Angela Giles
September 10, 2010
I'm offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time. You did a extraordinary job caring for your mother throughout the years. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Lorenzo Brown
September 10, 2010
may god give you peace great memories
Benjamin Barrett
September 10, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
September 10, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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