Jonesborough, passed away on April 28, 2016, after a protracted illness.
Mrs. Robinson, a lifelong resident of the area, was a proud homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She also served the citizens of Washington County and the state of Tennessee as an educator, business person, legislator, and volunteer. She was born Ruth Marie May on June 11, 1921, the daughter of Pearl and Blain May.
She graduated from Washington College Academy in 1938 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in 1942 from State Teachers College, which would later become East Tennessee State University, and she then became a certified teacher.
She married Palma L. Robinson and for many years helped operate the family dairy farm. Mr. Robinson was elected to the Tennessee State Legislature in 1969, and upon his death in 1981, Mrs. Robinson was appointed to fill his unexpired term. She continued to be re-elected to fill that seat until her retirement in 1991.
During her time in the Tennessee General Assembly, Mrs. Robinson was a member of the Agriculture, Health, Human Resources, and House Ethics Committees. Additionally, she was named ETSU Outstanding Alumna in 1993, served on the National Dairy Board, the Washington County Farm Bureau Board, and the Mountain States Health Alliance Washington County Board of Directors.
She also served as an elder and Clerk of the Session at Salem Presbyterian Church, chair of the Area Council on Aging, a member of the Advisory Committee of the Jonesborough Senior Center, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Appalachian Girl Scout Council.
Mrs. Robinson is survived by her daughter, Pamela May Robinson; her son, Robert David Robinson; her grandson, Ryan Robinson; her granddaughter, Romilly Ruth Robinson, along with Romilly's husband Brian Hailey; and her great granddaughter, Sadie May Hailey.
Mrs. Robinson's family would like to thank many of the people at the Christian Care Center of Johnson City and also close family friends Carol Crosswhite and Cassie Watts for their assistance in caring for her.
In accordance with Mrs. Robinson's final wishes, there will be a visitation at Dillow Taylor Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 3rd, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and her ashes will be scattered at a later date by the family.
It is requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to the American Alzheimer’s Association 207 N. Boone Street Suite 1500 Johnson City, TN 37604.
Condolences may be sent to the Robinson family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 753-3821.
Mrs. Robinson, a lifelong resident of the area, was a proud homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She also served the citizens of Washington County and the state of Tennessee as an educator, business person, legislator, and volunteer. She was born Ruth Marie May on June 11, 1921, the daughter of Pearl and Blain May.
She graduated from Washington College Academy in 1938 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in 1942 from State Teachers College, which would later become East Tennessee State University, and she then became a certified teacher.
She married Palma L. Robinson and for many years helped operate the family dairy farm. Mr. Robinson was elected to the Tennessee State Legislature in 1969, and upon his death in 1981, Mrs. Robinson was appointed to fill his unexpired term. She continued to be re-elected to fill that seat until her retirement in 1991.
During her time in the Tennessee General Assembly, Mrs. Robinson was a member of the Agriculture, Health, Human Resources, and House Ethics Committees. Additionally, she was named ETSU Outstanding Alumna in 1993, served on the National Dairy Board, the Washington County Farm Bureau Board, and the Mountain States Health Alliance Washington County Board of Directors.
She also served as an elder and Clerk of the Session at Salem Presbyterian Church, chair of the Area Council on Aging, a member of the Advisory Committee of the Jonesborough Senior Center, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Appalachian Girl Scout Council.
Mrs. Robinson is survived by her daughter, Pamela May Robinson; her son, Robert David Robinson; her grandson, Ryan Robinson; her granddaughter, Romilly Ruth Robinson, along with Romilly's husband Brian Hailey; and her great granddaughter, Sadie May Hailey.
Mrs. Robinson's family would like to thank many of the people at the Christian Care Center of Johnson City and also close family friends Carol Crosswhite and Cassie Watts for their assistance in caring for her.
In accordance with Mrs. Robinson's final wishes, there will be a visitation at Dillow Taylor Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 3rd, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and her ashes will be scattered at a later date by the family.
It is requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to the American Alzheimer’s Association 207 N. Boone Street Suite 1500 Johnson City, TN 37604.
Condolences may be sent to the Robinson family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 753-3821.
Jonesborough, passed away on April 28, 2016, after a protracted illness.
Mrs. Robinson, a lifelong resident of the area, was a proud homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She also served the citizens of Washington County and the state of Tennessee as an educator, business person, legislator, and volunteer. She was born Ruth Marie May on June 11, 1921, the daughter of Pearl and Blain May.
She graduated from Washington College Academy in 1938 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in 1942 from State Teachers College, which would later become East Tennessee State University, and she then became a certified teacher.
She married Palma L. Robinson and for many years helped operate the family dairy farm. Mr. Robinson was elected to the Tennessee State Legislature in 1969, and upon his death in 1981, Mrs. Robinson was appointed to fill his unexpired term. She continued to be re-elected to fill that seat until her retirement in 1991.
During her time in the Tennessee General Assembly, Mrs. Robinson was a member of the Agriculture, Health, Human Resources, and House Ethics Committees. Additionally, she was named ETSU Outstanding Alumna in 1993, served on the National Dairy Board, the Washington County Farm Bureau Board, and the Mountain States Health Alliance Washington County Board of Directors.
She also served as an elder and Clerk of the Session at Salem Presbyterian Church, chair of the Area Council on Aging, a member of the Advisory Committee of the Jonesborough Senior Center, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Appalachian Girl Scout Council.
Mrs. Robinson is survived by her daughter, Pamela May Robinson; her son, Robert David Robinson; her grandson, Ryan Robinson; her granddaughter, Romilly Ruth Robinson, along with Romilly's husband Brian Hailey; and her great granddaughter, Sadie May Hailey.
Mrs. Robinson's family would like to thank many of the people at the Christian Care Center of Johnson City and also close family friends Carol Crosswhite and Cassie Watts for their assistance in caring for her.
In accordance with Mrs. Robinson's final wishes, there will be a visitation at Dillow Taylor Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 3rd, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and her ashes will be scattered at a later date by the family.
It is requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to the American Alzheimer’s Association 207 N. Boone Street Suite 1500 Johnson City, TN 37604.
Condolences may be sent to the Robinson family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 753-3821.
Mrs. Robinson, a lifelong resident of the area, was a proud homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She also served the citizens of Washington County and the state of Tennessee as an educator, business person, legislator, and volunteer. She was born Ruth Marie May on June 11, 1921, the daughter of Pearl and Blain May.
She graduated from Washington College Academy in 1938 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in 1942 from State Teachers College, which would later become East Tennessee State University, and she then became a certified teacher.
She married Palma L. Robinson and for many years helped operate the family dairy farm. Mr. Robinson was elected to the Tennessee State Legislature in 1969, and upon his death in 1981, Mrs. Robinson was appointed to fill his unexpired term. She continued to be re-elected to fill that seat until her retirement in 1991.
During her time in the Tennessee General Assembly, Mrs. Robinson was a member of the Agriculture, Health, Human Resources, and House Ethics Committees. Additionally, she was named ETSU Outstanding Alumna in 1993, served on the National Dairy Board, the Washington County Farm Bureau Board, and the Mountain States Health Alliance Washington County Board of Directors.
She also served as an elder and Clerk of the Session at Salem Presbyterian Church, chair of the Area Council on Aging, a member of the Advisory Committee of the Jonesborough Senior Center, and a member of the Board of Directors of the Appalachian Girl Scout Council.
Mrs. Robinson is survived by her daughter, Pamela May Robinson; her son, Robert David Robinson; her grandson, Ryan Robinson; her granddaughter, Romilly Ruth Robinson, along with Romilly's husband Brian Hailey; and her great granddaughter, Sadie May Hailey.
Mrs. Robinson's family would like to thank many of the people at the Christian Care Center of Johnson City and also close family friends Carol Crosswhite and Cassie Watts for their assistance in caring for her.
In accordance with Mrs. Robinson's final wishes, there will be a visitation at Dillow Taylor Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 3rd, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and her ashes will be scattered at a later date by the family.
It is requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be sent to the American Alzheimer’s Association 207 N. Boone Street Suite 1500 Johnson City, TN 37604.
Condolences may be sent to the Robinson family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 753-3821.
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