Maura Suzanne Robinson

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Maura Suzanne Robinson
Maura Suzanne Robinson, formerly of Charlotte, died March 10, 2012, at her home in Durham. She is survived by her life partner, Lee Anne Coggins, and daughter Anna Huyen Robinson-Coggins; her parents, Spottswood Epes Robinson and Anne Lobdell Robinson of Charlotte; her sister Katherine Anne Robinson Mickelson and husband Andrew Mickelson and their daughter Alexandria Mickelson of Memphis; her brother Hugh Lobdell Robinson, his partner Sarah Harmeyer and their son, Hayes Robinson of Dolores, Colorado; and many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins.
Suzanne was born April 19, 1967, and grew up in Charlotte where she excelled in swimming and was a gifted artist. She was a national AAU champion in breast stroke, holding the record for many years. Upon graduation from Meyers Park High School, she received a partial scholarship and attended the Columbus School of Art and Design in Columbus, Ohio and then graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Suzanne was a successful marketing entrepreneur and founder of Ad Spice in Durham.
A service celebrating Suzanne's life will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service and Crematory, 1113 W. Main St., Durham, NC 27701. Contributions in Suzanne's memory may be made to the Nature Conservancy-NC Chapter, 4705 University Drive, Suite 290, Durham, NC 27707, www.nature.org; or Duke School Scholarship Endowment Fund, 3716 Erwin Rd., Durham, NC 27705, www.dukeschool.org. On-line condolences: hallwynne.com. Select obits. Lee and Suzanne's families express their deepest gratitude for understanding and support.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Mar. 12, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Maura Robinson

7 Entries

Chris Racine

March 22, 2012

Dear Robinson Family, I had just heard about Suzannes passing and wish to extend my most sincere condolences. I worked with Suzanne for a good long while in the screenprinting industry and we became wonderful coworkers and friends. Always enjoyed making her laugh out loud share funny stories with each other. Her smile was always great to see especially when times at work were so stressful. I know heaven's newest Angel will always be watching over us all. Sincerely, Christopher Racine.

Dina Hurlbert Langdon

March 13, 2012

Dear Robinson & Coggins families,

I am so very sorry to hear about Suzy's passing. My heart goes out to all of you. Suzy was a good friend from Myers Park Elementary School, as well as a fellow swimmer. Suzy's smile and happy ways were always something to brighten up the school day, not to mention what a brilliant swimmer she was. I was a lucky person to have known her.

Mary Cates Carlson

March 13, 2012

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Kappy, Hugh, and Lee,

I, too, was one of Suzy's friends in elementary, junior and senior high school even though Suzy transferred to private school for awhile. I remember walking home from Myers Park Traditional school with Suzy and Cameron Sebastian. We collected pieces of electrical wire from the utility poles to decorate our bikes (they were covered in brightly colored plastic). I remember riding the school bus to Sedgefieldd Jr. High (what an awful time of growing up for all of us), sitting with Suzy in homeroom in high school, being in the Ambassador club together, and best of all, going out with Suzy on the weekends. I agree with Laura; she was the life of the party. I regret loosing contact with Suzy after high school. I moved away and did not keep in touch. Shame on me. I loved Suzy and you all (her family), and I will cherish the memories I have just as you all will surely do. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Thorneloe

March 13, 2012

Dear Suzanne,
I will miss you more than ever, we shared so many stories and experiences. My heart is breaking for your family and loved ones left behind.
Your exuberance and positive enthusiasm will never be forgotten and you will always remain in my heart.
Bless your family and friends and may they find peace and acceptance in the days and times ahead.
Your Buddy Liz

Pam Campa

March 12, 2012

Dear Suzanne,
I wish I knew the answer to why you needed to leave us behind. You were a bright and cheerful note in all the days that I met with you or emailed with you these past several yrs. I am so sorry, Lee and Anna and all other loved ones of Suzanne, for the grief and sadness that most assuredly surrounds you now. I feel so honored to have known you Suzanne. A brighter time is coming for those who remain, but we will never forget you.
Pam

Julie Sitton McGrath

March 12, 2012

Dear Coggins and Robinson families,
I wish to express my sincere and deepest sympathy for your loss. Suzy was such a wonderful friend and though I hadn't seen her in many years, we were friends on facebook and I felt that she was right there. Her smiles and laughter were truly treasured by her friends. She is in our hearts forever.
Sincerely,
Julie McGrath

Laura McKeithen

March 12, 2012

Dear Mr and Mrs Robinson, Kappy, and Hugh and of course Lee (who I am sorry to not have met),
I have known Suzy since elementary school but did not really get to be a good friend until high school. My fondest memories of Myers Park are filled with Suzy. She was always the most fun to be with and could manage to turn even the most boring of times into an adventure. Our wildest stories (none illegal mind you!) are typically centered around Suzy. Suzy and our friends and I continued our antics on rare weekends during college that we were all in Charlotte. I kept up with Suzy as she came back to North Carolina and got into the outdoors, even purchasing my first Patagonia clothing with her approval. But one of my most vivid memories of Suzy was an evening with her and Mary Cates at the Pteratactyl Club in Charlotte when she shared a secret with us. Neither Mary nor I were surprised nor could we have cared less. We were just happy to spend time with our wonderful friend. Years later I was somewhat surprised when Suzy (who had been excited about my upcoming wedding) did not make it... and then I was even more upset when I soon lost touch for many years.
Thanks to Facebook we reconnected a couple of years ago, and I was happy to learn that she had found Lee and they had adopted a little girl. I know Suzy would have been the BEST mom ever: dedicated, loving, and just so darn fun! I regret that I never made time to see Suzy in action as a mother... as we tend to do, I always thought there would be a chance.
Please know that I share in your sorrow at this time and that I will always love Suzy and cherish her memory.
With lots of love,
Laura

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