Frances Peele Robinson

ROBINSON, Frances Peele, 79, born in Rich Square, N.C., died on January 2, 2010, after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren J. Robinson. Frances is survived by a brother-in-law, Victor B. Robinson of Springfield, Va.; a nephew, John D. Davenport IV and wife, Paula Hersh, of Richmond; nieces, Sandra D. Brooks of Richmond, Jane Austin and husband, Steven, of Springfield, Va., and Laura Bache and husband, Stephen, of Alexandria, Va. She retired from a long career with C&P Telephone Company. Frances leaves behind her many friends at Carriage Hill Apartments with whom she spent many enjoyable hours playing canasta and sunning by the pool. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 6, 2010, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at Bliley's-Staples Mill, 8510 Staples Mill Road, with funeral services at 11 a.m. Burial to follow at Signal Hill Memorial Park, Hanover, Virginia. The family wishes to thank the staff at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Central Virginia Foodbank, 1415 Rhoadmiller St., Richmond, Va. 23220.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.