Mrs. Clara Mae Olivia Robinson Obituary in Orangeburg at Simmons Funeral Home

Obituary For Mrs. Clara Mae Olivia Robinson

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Mae Olivia Robinson, 98, of 1314 Fransico Drive, Tallahassee, FL and formerly of Orangeburg, SC, will be held 2:30 p.m., Monday, August 15, 2022, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, SC, with interment to follow in Belleville Memorial Gardens. Reverend Larry McCutcheon is officiating.

Clara Mae Olivia Bacote Robinson was born to Minus E. and Mable H. Bacote, November 12, 1923 in Timmonsville, SC. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and music from Bennett College, Greensboro, NC. and Master of Arts degree from Columbia University, NYC.

She married George L. Robinson in 1954, and they lived together in Orangeburg, SC. Together they raised two children.

Mrs. Robinson was a history teacher at Orangeburg-Wilkinson HS until she retired and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people. After her retirement, she was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church; United Methodist Women; Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc Alpha Omicron Zeta Chapter; the NAACP; the Bridge-A-Dears Bridge Club; Community Prenatal Care Awareness Committee; the Sunlight Club; a Rose Temple Elks; a docent at Stanback Museum and Planetarium, SC State University; and a volunteer at Orangeburg/Calhoun Regional Hospital.

She was awarded the Valley Forge Teacher's Medal Award (1972); Education Award (1985) from the Orangeburg Breakfast Club; and Woman of the Year Award for the Trinity United Methodist Women.

She enjoyed reading, gardening, playing bridge, playing music, visiting, cooking, traveling and enjoying the arts. Most importantly she loved her family and her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George L. Robinson, Sr; and one brother, Thomas Bacote.

She leaves as her legacy two sons: George L. Robinson, Jr. of Cincinnati, OH and Carey B. Robinson (Valeria Michelle) of Tallahassee, FL. She also leaves to cherish her memory three grandchildren: Olivia Grice (Vincent) of Tampa, FL, John Robinson of Tallahassee, FL. Lowell Robinson of Enterprise, Ala. Great Granddaughter Violet Elizabeth Grice and a host of relatives and friends. Her children remember her as a loving and devoted mother.

Visitation will be held Sunday, August 14, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. will conduct their ceremony at 4:30 p.m., August 14, 2022.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Trinity United Methodist Church renovation fund.

Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.

Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions and masks are required during visitation and funeral services.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com

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A demanding, great teacher. She was instrumental in my maturation process. Prayers for the family in this time of grief. Walter T Bowers II MD

To George's mother, we love you and are going to miss you. Sharon and Andrew Glenn.

My family and I wanted to send our sincerest condolences to Carey and the Robinson family. I didn't get to see Aunt Clara very often, but when I did, I remember always being greeted with an abundance of love and that big beautiful Aunt Clara Mae smile. I know this time is painful, but I rejoice in the thought that she's able to join my grandparents (Thomas Bacote, Sr and Doffee Bacote) and her niece and nephew (Thomas Bacote, Jr and Pamela Bacote). Our hearts and thoughts are with you...
Love Atiba and Shannon Bacote

Such a beautiful woman full of grace and wisdom. Always offering words of encouragement to reach your maximum potential. Would never let you forget that family is important and be thankful for all the blessings bestowed upon you. Truly an inspiration to all of us. The Keese Family.

Condolence to the Robinson family for the loss of your dear loved one. During this time of such great loss God is here to comfort you. ( 2Corinthians 1:3,4) Mrs Robinson used her God given talent to teach others and God is well pleased with that because the Bible tells us " there is happiness in giving". —Acts 20:35. God will remember all her hard work in helping others. Take comfort in knowing that your love one is safe in the memory of God and this gives us the hope of seeing our loved ones again.—Acts 24:15. May these words be a source of comfort to you today and in the days to come. Former Wilkinson High School Student , Doris Jennings

Cousin Clara, One of the sweetest,helpful,and loving cousins one could have. Always wanted to know how things were going when I would visit.How was my Spiritual life going and my children what they were doing. We were in her prayers. Blessings and Love to Lowell and Carry and family. She is home now and at peace. A daughter of GOD welcome home. Love, Cousin LEONA SECUMA and family

Blessings to the Robinson family. I'm truly so sorry for your lost . Mrs . Robinson was a wonderful person an teacher . She thought me an what a wonderful job she done . Rest on Mrs Robinson rest on we love but God loves you best. Deacon Alvin Woods

Condolences to the Sons and Family of Mrs. Robinson. She was one of my teachers at Wilkinson High School. She stood shoulder to shoulder with other knowledgeable and caring teachers there. And after her retirement, we often shared warm greetings at Trinity UM Church.

On behalf of the Cummings Family, we offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Robinsons. We fondly remember Mrs. Robinson as one of our village Mothers and teachers. She left an indelible mark in our lives in the Whittaker Heights Community and the public schools. We pray that God will comfort you as you savor memories of her long, blessed life. The Cummings Family