Mary Virginia Robinson, 89, of Monticello, AR, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at her home, in Monticello, surrounded by her family. She was born August 20, 1932, in Monticello, Arkansas, to the late Thomas Lora and Earlie Brooks Ferguson McLure. She was the wife of Joe Bill Robinson aka J.B. Robinson. Mrs. Virginia was the lunch lady and a homemaker. She was a strong lady and the rock of her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, father, mother, and all her siblings, Marie, Frances, Modell, Jewell, Thomas, Daniel, Lucille, Fain, and Martha.
She is survived by her children, William Larry Robinson of Canton, TX, Joe Robinson and wife Linda Kay of Batesville, AR, Mary Alice Thomas of Redfield, AR, Phyllis Oeser and husband, Joey White of Houston, TX, and Shea Posey and husband, Akram Henry of Houston, TX; a beloved friend, neighbor, and caregiver, Alice Merle High of Monticello, AR; and special beloved friend, J.L. Lampkin of Redfield, AR; six grandchildren, Chris Robinson, Kristin Robinson, Tiffany Robinson McElwain, Paige Robinson Reese, Daniel Bernard, Josi Thomas Owen, and Mia Posey; and 4 great-grandchildren, Presley, Cadance, Hunter, and Allie-Ann; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, September 17, 2021, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Funeral Services will be Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Burial will follow in Lone Sassafras Cemetery. In order to have the services open to all of the community, including those who may be at the highest risks to COVID complications, the family will require everyone in attendance to wear a mask and respect social distancing. Although this is a time that naturally everyone needs a hug, we the family ask that you refrain from hugging the family during the services. We will gratefully accept your presence as a warm hug to us all.
