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Iva Robinson Obituary
September 25, 1945 - November 21, 2021
Iva Marie Curry Robinson, 76, of Grottoes, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Sentara RMH Medical Center. She was born in Hairston, Va., on September 25, 1945, a daughter of the late John and Orphan (McCauley) Curry.
Iva worked as a traffic control clerk at GE in Charlottesville, Va., retiring in 1995. She was a faithful member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church in New Hope, VA. Iva graduated from Central Augusta High School and Blue Ridge Community College. She was well loved by many and a helping hand to all her family and friends.
She was united in marriage on May 13, 2000 to Rodney Larvell Robinson, Jr., who survives.
Surviving in addition to her husband, are her son, Richard Brown, II and companion, Erika Robinson, of Atlanta, Ga.; her stepdaughter, Tammi Robinson-Minor and husband, Christopher Minor, of Alexandria, Va.; a niece who was like a daughter, Sandra Vega of Crimora, Va.; two sisters, Frances "Jenny" Turner of Churchton, Md., and Ann Curry of Douglasville, Ga.; two brothers, John Russell Jenkins of Crimora, Va., and Worthington Evern Jenkins of Conroe, Texas; and five sisters-in-law, Bessie Jenkins, Fern Jenkins, Katherine Smith (Leonidas "Lee"), Roberta Mebane (William), and Cynthia Robinson-Mensah (Van). She is also survived by two grandchildren, one step grandson, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; special nieces and nephew, Renee Woodson, Gwen Jenkins, and Ricky Jenkins; and three special friends, Dee Dee Woodson, Sadie Graves, and Kathy Brown.
She was preceded in death by five sisters, Hazel Brown, Eola Veney, Maxine Brown, Loretta Jenkins, and Beatrice Bell; and two brothers, Carl "Buddy" Jenkins, and Harry Lee Jenkins.
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 26, 2021, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Service in Grottoes. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Johnson Funeral Service in Grottoes, Va., with Pastor Conchita Holtz officiating. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery in Waynesboro, Va.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Bethel Baptist Church c/o Margaret Crawford, 1228 Jackson St., Staunton, VA 24401.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnsonfs.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Iva Robinson
Pam Craig
December 4, 2021
I am sorry to read about Iva passing. We were friends many years at GE in Waynesboro. She was a character and so much fun..
Our sons were about the same age. Ran into her a few years at Wal-Mart and we talked about visiting. Wish I had. Never put off things. Too late now. Prayers for your family.
Berdell Fleming
November 29, 2021
Rodney ,I am so very sorry for your loss . Met her at your beautiful home when we were welcomed for our class reunion felt come much at home. Also will remember her from last reunion at Burley for unveiling of Monument. Praying for your comfort.
Jeanie McCutcheon
November 27, 2021
Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Extending our deepest sympathy.
Claude Herring
November 26, 2021
Our prayers goes out to the family. Iva worked for me at GE for years, we will miss her. A nice person to work with
and likeable.
Linda Beverly
November 24, 2021
May God bless all the family. I worked with Iva at GE and have many fond memories of her. A very nice lady.
April Casey
November 24, 2021
My sincere condolences go out to the family. Youall are in my thoughts and prayers. Much Love
Linda A. McCullough
November 23, 2021
My deepest sympathy is extended to my cousin, Rodney, and the family of Iva. May God grant you peace and strength.
Red dog and Amanda Sorrells
November 23, 2021
You guys were just here on Monday! Our prayers are with you Rodney as Iva is in good hands. Let that thought comfort you in this time.
Georgetta Little
November 23, 2021
With Deepest Sympathy May God Bless your family with all your memories. The Williams Family.
cornelia coles
November 23, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Larry Garrison
November 23, 2021
Rod, so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. May God grant you comfort in your time of bereavement.
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