Marie Griffin Robinson, age 87, passed away on April 7, 2012 at home in Edinboro.
She was born May 16, 1924 in Erie, the daughter of the late Clarence Griffin and Myrtle Lathrop Griffin. Throughout her life, Marie had a passion for softball, music, dancing, arts and crafts, the outdoors, gardening, baking, for clowning, and for life. Marie served the public as ????ag-D-Ann???? in the Erie Jolly Jesters????? Chapter of Clowns of America for 32 years; much of that time as secretary. She will also be remembered as a ????rayer warrior,???? passing that legacy onto her children. Her saving faith in Jesus Christ was of the utmost importance to her.
Marie was preceded in death by her son, Ralph LeeHaven Robinson, Jr., and all 12 of her siblings. In addition to her husband of 69 years, Ralph LeeHaven Robinson, Sr., she is survived by her daughters, MelodyLee Skurdahl (Michael) of Van Buren, Ark., TenderrLee Hughes of Kansas City, Mo., TamraLee Pierson (Timothy) of Edinboro and LoveLee Robinson-Oakes of Edinboro, 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home, 306 Erie Street, Edinboro. Funeral services will be held there on Wednesday, April 11th at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Robert Davis, layman, will officiate. Interment will be in Erie County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of the family or make a donation to the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation at http://www.diabeteswellness.net.
To Tenderrlee and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one takes a piece of your heart but we know that she is with the Lord and we rejoice in the peace that gives us. I am always here if you need anything, Tenderrlee.
Love,
Karen Meabon Grove
Dear Robinson Family;
My mother and I are so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful legacy your mother has left all of you. Though the funeral service was sad, it was also a blessing to see our cousins and to share in the wonderful memories that Marie has left all of you. We look forward to the time that we can all meet with her again in Heaven. May God Bless each and every one of you.
In Jesus’ Love,
Linda Maloney (Jane Marie’s Daughter)
I am sorry for your loss of your mother, Tenderrlee. May God bless you and comfort you at this difficult time. In Christ, Sue Hanson FCC
Our sympathy and prayers to Tenderrlee and all the family. May the LORD be comforting you in a very special as you are grieving your loss and Heaven’s gain. Prayers for peace and comfort now and in the days ahead.
Dear Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I hope that God heals your pain. Rest in peace Aunt Marie.
Love,
Carm