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Mary Fleming Robinson NORFOLK - On Aug. 24, 2008, Mary Ruth Fleming Robinson quietly succumbed at her home. The first child of the late Jimmie Ann Lewis and the late Percy Fleming, Mary Ruth was born May 5, 1929, in Huntsville, Ala. After relocating to Virginia and while residing in South Norfolk, she met and married William Eugene Robinson of Norfolk. During her marriage of more than 50 years, Mary Ruth expanded her family before beginning employment with the Norfolk Public Schools from which she retired after 15 years of service. The surviving family includes her husband, William; sisters, Margaret Bass of Harrisburg, Pa., and Dorothy Morgan of Norfolk; sons, Calvin Fleming of Hummelstown, Pa., Melvin Fleming of Harrisburg, Sidney Robinson of Norfolk and Clifton Robinson of Norfolk; daughters, Ovetta Robinson Burke of Fayetteville, Ga., and Karen Robinson of Hampton, Va.; an aunt, nieces, a nephew, grandchildren, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. A private memorial will be held at the residence at a future date. Condolences may be sent to www.legacy.com. Arrangements are by O.H. Smith & Son Funeral Home.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Robinson
13 Entries
E. Rhodes
September 19, 2008
To WE Robinson, Karen & Family,
May you find comfort when you share stories of how Mary lived her life. I send my deep sympathy and concern for all your family.
Bill & Liz
September 19, 2008
To Karen & Family
Thinking of you with heartfelt sympathy.
From your friends
M Nickelson
September 19, 2008
Karen, I wish you peace and comfort and may God bless you.
September 17, 2008
Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.
All Our Love
Six T's
September 17, 2008
Karen,
Your Mother is with God now. When someone we love is taken home, we must trust in God.
With deep Sympathy
V. Smith
September 17, 2008
Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted.
All Our Love
Six T's
Lena Brown
September 16, 2008
Sorry for your loss. Please tell your Aunt Dorothy Flemming Morgan to call me, Lena Hoggard Washington Brown a call at (757) 421-7532. Thank you and if there is anything that I can do please give me a call.
Jordache Robinson
September 13, 2008
All I can say is thank you for helping me become the person I am and using what you taught to better myself and everyone
Justin Fleming
September 9, 2008
Grandma Mary Ruth,
I saw you way too little but I know you loved your family so much. You are finally with our Lord, where you belong. I will always remember your kindness and your giving spirit.
Everlasting Love,
Justin
kandice ginger
September 8, 2008
When we look back over our lives we think of people as we last saw them, not realizing that with time they age and life becomes more fragile...Aunt Mary Ruth was one of the more colorful and eccentric people in our family and her presence will be greatly missed. To all the Robinson's I am so-o-o sorry for your loss.
Lots of love,
Your cousin, Kandice Ginger
Angie (Fleming) Wiley
September 2, 2008
Grandmom,
I love you and am glad to know that you are in God's loving arms. I'm going to miss your letters, cards and calls but I have many memories that I will treasure forever.
To my family - I love you all and look forward to spending time with you soon.
With love always,
Maxie, Angie, Ronnie and Jamie
Maureen Davis
September 1, 2008
Aunt Mary, I'm going to miss you, you always kept me laughing with your stories. To my cousins, I am truly sorry for your loss.
O. H. Smith & Son Funeral Home
August 31, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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