Mary L. Smith-Robinson Obituary in Madison at Perry-Spencer Madison

Obituary For Mary L. Smith-Robinson

Mary L. Smith- Robinson, 82, of Eden, NC died October 18,2021. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Perry- Spencer Funeral Home, Eden, NC . The funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m.

Mary “Lou” Woolfolk Robinson began her life on May 8, 1939, she completed her course on October 18, 2021, when she transitioned peacefully from this life at Hospice of Rockingham in Reidsville, NC. A native of McDowell County, Mary was born Gary, West Virginia. She attended Gary District High School where she graduated in 1957 and later attended Bluefield State College, Bluefield, West Virginia.

She accepted Christ at an early age and joined Rock Hill Baptist in Gary, West Virginia, where she was an active member until she moved her membership to First Baptist, Nutley, New Jersey under the leadership of Rev. Lawrence Roberts. She loved utilizing her gift of song through lifting her voice while singing with the Angelic Choir. While residing in Newark, NJ, she was employed for 30 years of service with the City of Newark as an Executive Secretary and later retired as a Project Manager. From her 30 years of service with the City of Newark, Mayor Sharpe James presented he with a key to the city with great joy and appreciation.

Later in life she married Earnest Robinson and moved to Fairfax, South Carolina. While being a resident in Fairfax, SC she became an active member at Revelation Ministries Church, Allendale County in Fairfax, SC under the leadership of Bishop Virgin Johnson, Jr. She loved cooking, helping seniors and others in ministry. Her greatest joy was spending time with her church family and friends.

Lou leaves to cherish her memories: a loving and devoted son; Rodney Swanson (Monica) of Eden, NC, two sisters; Jackie Cain (Odell), Brenda Ware both of Eden, NC, brother; Larry Woolfolk (Frances) of Fayetteville, NC, grandson; Jarrod Swanson of Eden, NC, god-daughter, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Deepest sympathy and comfort to the family of Ms.Robinson,you will be truly missed.Thanks for all the dinners you cooked for us at your home. And you always enjoyed that good crackerling I would bring. Love always Pam

May condolences goes to Mary Lou family. Mary was a precious Gem. Mary took me under her wing and taught me so much when I became a City Employee. May she Rest In Peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹

My condolences and sympathy goes it to Mary Lou family. Lou was a precious Gem. Lou took me under her wing and taught me so much when I became a City Employee. She will be truly miss. May she Rest In Peace 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️

My condolences goes out to the family. Mary was a precious Gem. She taught me so much and took me under her wing when I became a City Employee. May God continue to bless her and watch over her family🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

We will truly miss our neighbor. Mrs. Mary adopted our youngest daughter Jaiden as her granddaughter. Our deepest condolences to the Smith-Robinson family. Leville and Stephanie McKnight. Fairfax, SC

My condolences to Ms. Mary's family I will miss her as a missionary we would visit our church family members and others at the nursing home and Hospital.i will miss her humor Mary McKnight Fairfax South Carolina

With my sincere condolences to the family of Mary.she will certainly be miss from Revelation Ministry. She will always be remembered Sister Lizzie Haggans Fairfax SC

My deepest sympathy and prayers for Jackie, the sister of Mary Louise. Jackie was in my class at Gary in the class of 1954. Mary Louise was a classmate of my sister, Elaine English Prince Of Gary Bottom. May God comfort you all!! Ida Jim English -Smith, Columbus, OH.

Blessings and love to the family of Mother Robinson. She truly let her light of love and kindness shine bright towards me and so many others here in the Allendale area (and RMI church family). She leaves a legacy of strength and peace to all who knew her. Wanda Tutt, Allendale, SC

So sorry for your loss of Mother Mary Robinson. A very sweet lady that I grew to admire in the short while that I've known her. May she Rest In Peace; she will be truly missed. Sonya Capers, SC

My condolences to all the family. We will be praying for all. LOVE Wendy & Family

My Condolences to the family of My true friend Mrs Mary L. Robinson. You were a gift for God to all who knew you. Rest well my Sister you're with the father now. Toby Benjamin Augusta GA C3GGE

My condolences to the family of Ms. Mary Robinson. May you find comfort in the memories you've made over the years. I will miss her wit, humor and our rides to NC together.
~ Sheila Leath, South Carolina

My condolences to the family of Ms. Mary Robinson. May you find comfort in the memories you've made over the years. I will miss her wit, humor and our rides to NC together.

Our deepest condolences to the Woolfork family on the loss of your beloved "Louise". Please accept our sympathy. Peace and love to you from the HALE sisters of Boston via Gary #6 Hollow.

Our deepest condolences to the Woolfork family at the loss of your beloved sister "Louise". Blessings and peace to the entire family. Love from the Hale sisters of Boson via Gary # 6 Hollow.