Betty Mae Robinson

Betty Mae Robinson


Betty Mae Robinson of Waterloo, Illinois entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at her home, having attained the age of 86 years, 3 months and 3 days.
Born on November 19, 1925 in Murphysboro, Illinois, she was the daughter of Arthur Delano Melton and Mary Louise Melton, nee Ebersohl, Murphy. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Robinson on May 7, 1946 and he preceded her in death on July 28, 1993.

Mrs. Robinson was a member of New Testament Baptist Church in Waterloo, Illinois.

Preceding her in death besides her husband, were her parents, her brothers, Henry Melton, Donald Melton and Larry Melton and her sisters, Dorothy Kessler, Gloria Gibson and Ruth Kelly.

Surviving are her children, Donald (Jeanine) Robinson of Valmeyer, Illinois, Michael (Pam) Robinson of House Springs, Missouri and Kenneth Robinson of Waterloo, Illinois; her brothers, Patrick (Wanda) Melton of Japan and Hortense Lee of Colorado; her sister, Shirley Zarate of New Hanover, Illinois; her grandchildren, Kevin (Kelly) Robinson of Columbia, Illinois, Danny Robinson of Cahokia, Illinois, Stephanie Robinson, Candace (Leroy) Askren, Amy Robinson, Natasha (Anthony) Harris, Joshua Robinson, Iris (Brian) Mitchell, Sarah Robinson, Luke Robinson and Hannah Robinson; 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:15 A.M. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri. The Creason Funeral Home in Millstadt, Illinois is in charge of arrangements.