Geneva Robinson

Geneva "GiGi" Robinson was born on July 6, 1941, to her parents, D.J. Gilmore Sr. and Emma Hogue. She graduated from Central High School in Hayti, Missouri, before pursuing higher education at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education. She later obtained a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Missouri in Kansas City and completed her PhD coursework at the same institution.

In 1989, Geneva married Bert Robinson Sr. in Kansas City, Missouri, and together they built a life centered on love, family, and service.

Geneva began her career in education in 1965, teaching in the Kansas City Public Schools. She worked with K-8 students and served as a reading facilitator early on. Over the years, she advanced in her profession, taking on roles as a school counselor, administrator, and vice principal. She dedicated her life to nurturing young minds and retired from education in 1995.

Beyond her career, Geneva had a passion for creative arts and hospitality. She enjoyed interior decorating, floral arranging, and arts and crafts. She also provided home publishing services and was widely known for her exceptional cooking, bringing joy to family and friends through her culinary talents.

A woman of faith and service, Geneva was an active member of The Connection Point Church of Raytown, where she served on the Benevolent Committee. She was also a proud member of Phi Delta Kappa sorority, the National Honor Society, and the Civil Air Patrol. Throughout her lifetime, she was recognized for her dedication to education and was honored as Teacher of the Year.

On March 6, 2025, Geneva was called home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her parents, D.J. Gilmore Sr. and Emma Hogue, and her brother, Larry James Reedus.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bert Robinson Sr.; siblings, D.J. Gilmore Jr. (Kansas City, MO), Oliver Reedus (Jefferson City, MO), Curley Reedus (Kansas City, MO), Stanley Reedus and wife Stephanie (Jefferson City, MO), Walter Reedus (Wardell, MO), Dorothy Reedus (Kansas City, MO), Mary Reedus (Kansas City, MO), Shirley Gilmore-Smith and husband Garland (Lee's Summit, MO), Richard Gilmore (Kansas City, MO), and Melvin Gilmore (Kansas City, MO).

Additionally, she leaves behind her beloved stepchildren, Doris Clark (Lee’s Summit, MO), Anthony Robinson Sr. (Kansas City, MO), and Bert Robinson Jr. and wife Marcia (Plano, TX); step-grandchildren Curtis Clark, Bert Emanuel, Anthony Robinson Jr., and Ashley Robinson; and seven great-grandchildren. And special family Lottie and Lavetta Washington and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Geneva’s life was a testament to faith, education, and service. She touched countless lives, and her legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

In addition to flowers, the family ask all donations to Connection Point Church.