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Virginia Robinson Obituary
She was born to the late Douglas and Clara Epps on Dec. 29, 1915, and was the youngest of 10 children. She was educated at Little Mill School in Dinwiddie County and Lackawanna Public Schools in New York.
After returning to Virginia she met and married the late Deacon Robert Lee Robinson Sr. and to that union they had 10 children.
She was employed at Seward Luggage for several years and performed domestic services in the area. She confessed Christ at an early age and was affectionately known as The Church Mother of the Rocky Mount Baptist Church for many years. She served as president of the senior choir and missionary unit of the church, was a Sunday school teacher, church custodian, church treasurer and was a member of the Dinwiddie Chapter of 4-H for many years, and was recognized by Who's Who. She was preceded in death by her husband, all of her siblings and grandchildren, Joseph Carnell Brown, Joanne Brown, and stepson Richard E. Jones.
She leaves to cherish her memories her 10 children: Barbara Hall (John), Joyce Ann Rose (William), John Baptist, Mary Megalene Brown (Joe/deceased), Ardy (Marie), Clara Jones (Carl), Ida Wyatt (General), Robert Lee Jr. (Yvette), William Henry (June) and Doris Robinson (Gerald); 30 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great grandchildren; and one great-great-great-grandchild; several nieces; and nephews; and devoted friends, Ruby Bain Lee, Annie L. Rose, and the Walker and Roney families, and the children of the late Robert Wyatt Sr.
The family would like to acknowledge Dr. Frederick I. Ende and his medical staff.
A homegoing celebration for Mrs. Robinson will be held on Saturday Nov. 7, 2009, at 1 p.m. at the Rocky Mount Baptist Church, McKenney, with the Rev. Roletta Banks, officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will assemble at the residence at 12 noon on the day of the service. Public viewing will be held today at the funeral home.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 11107 Doyle Blvd.,McKenney. (804)-478-4411.
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Memories and Condolences
for Virginia Robinson
Carol Perry-Square
November 7, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Damecca Willis and Family
November 6, 2009
To the Family of Mrs. Robinson,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers during the lost of Mrs. Robinson. May the Lord comfort and give strength to you all during this difficult time.
Cousin Laura Turner Chapman
November 6, 2009
May your strong belief in the Almighty comfort you at this time. Your Mom’s spirit is resting in the Lord. She was loved by many in the community and other places. She made a powerful impact on my life as a child living in Dinwiddie, which has remained with me throughout the years. One of my fondest memories was enjoying her tasty sausage and the feeling of welcome of her smile when coming into her home. Show blessed to have had her in our lives for this period of time.
All of you are in my prayers.
November 5, 2009
It is hard to find the words that might bring you a little comfort in your loss...
but perhaps just knowing that you are in the thought and prayers of others will help to ease your pain.
Ella Dunn & Family
Brooklyn, New York
November 5, 2009
May the memories of Mrs. Robinson and all she meant to you, give you strength and courage; and bring you comfort too.
Willa Bonner & Family
Buffalo, New York
November 5, 2009
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart.....(Psalm 34:18)
Mamie Turner
Brooklyn, New York
Anna J, James"Billy", Wilburt, & Hattie Bonner
November 5, 2009
To The Robinson Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will strengthen you and may he find a comforting place in your heart.
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