Ruby Jane King Robinson

A Life Worth Remembering –A Fashionista!

Our beloved sister, Ruby Jane was born April 3, 1934 in Washington, Louisiana to the parents of Samuel and Julia Linton King. She was the fourth child out of eleven children born to this union. 

Ruby Jane began her education at Washington Colored High School in Washington, Louisiana and graduated in 1954. She was actively involved on the basketball team and excelled in Mathematics. Through an occupation of waitressing, she saved her money to attend Lincoln Business College where she later began her career as a beautician.  While attending school, Charles Robinson affectionately known as “Daddy” captured her eye and they later joined in marriage in October 10, 1955.  From this union, two beautiful daughters were born, Jacquelyn Marie Robinson Cooper and Juliette Robinson Senegal.  After much consideration, she then decided to change careers and become a salesperson for Stanley Home Products.  Later, Ruby Jane transitioned into being a bus driver for Beaumont Transit where she later retired after 18 years.

She was a strong woman of faith who loved the Lord and always spoke freely about how God has been good to her. Ruby was a faithful participant of Rose of Mysteries where she enjoyed fellowshipping with the women of the church going from house to house.  She was known as a woman who dressed to the nines and was always looking impeccable! Ruby Jane loved her Gospel music and Zydeco dancing.

Ruby Jane was a devoted mother, a wonderful wife, fabulous nanny, loving sister, favorite aunt, special cousin, amazing God-mother, excellent friend and most importantly a CHILD OF THE KING! She will always be remembered for her unwavering faith in God, her smile and her unique personality.

After a courageous fight with illness, Ruby Jane King Robinson aka “Nanny” and to others “Aunt Tom” passed away peacefully at her home in Katy, Texas surrounded by her loving family on May 11, 2019. God received Ruby Jane in His loving arms to be with Him.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Julia Linton King; four brothers, Willie Samuels (Bum) King, Raymond Charles (Tee) King, Richard James (Man) King, Dalton Joseph (Baby) King; and two sisters, Lena Mae (Sister) Valentine, Anna Bell (Aunt Do) Critian.

Her legacy of love and devotion to her family and friends will forever be cherished by her loving husband, Charles Robinson, of Katy, TX; her children Jacquelyn Marie Robinson Cooper and Juliette Robinson Senegal, of Katy, TX; five sisters Verna Mae (Tot) Antoine of Port Arthur, TX, Joyce Thomas of Lake Charles, LA, Mary (Tootsie) Alexander (George) of Orange, TX, Florita Wolf (Elray) of Beaumont, TX, Pasty Self (Leon) of Baton Rouge, LA, and granddaughter, Jasmine Senegal of Atlanta, GA. God-children, Rose Sweet of Port Arthur, TX, Danny Paul Antoine of Dallas, TX and Brandy Nicole Beam of Beaumont, TX.  In addition, she had a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, numerous friends, and a special long-time friend, Mrs. Lillian Rivette and friend/neighbor, Mrs. Thelma Thibodeaux.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at 8:00 a.m., and funeral service at 10:00 a.m., at Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 3390 Sarah Street, Beaumont, TX, Father Noel Effiong, officiating. Burial will follow in Live Oak Memorial Park, Edward C. Moore Highway, Beaumont, TX, under the direction of King’s Funeral Home.

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