Sr. Mary Gemma Robinson, SSpSAp, formerly Jean Ann Robinson, 91, of Mt. Grace Convent in St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving Sisters and caregivers in the afternoon of Monday December 2, 2024. Sr. Mary Gemma was born in St. Louis, MO on July 9, 1933, to Scott and Hazel (Levine) Robinson and her parents precede her in death.
Sister Mary Gemma grew up in St. Louis just down the street from her future home of Mt. Grace Convent. She entered the convent in 1951 and made her first profession of vows in 1954 and her final profession in 1959. In Austin, TX at the Adoration Convent of Divine Love she served as First Councilor from 1962-1965, then as Sister Superior from 1965-1971. She then served as Sister Superior at the Convent of Divine Love in Philadelphia, PA from 1977-1986. She would serve as Sister Superior of Mt. Grace Convent from 1971-1977, then as First Councilor from 1986-1997, then again as Sister Superior from 1997-2009 and later as First Councilor from 2009-2017.
Sr. Mary Gemma was the organizer of the International Superior’s Assembly (ISA) both in 2000 and 2008 which was held in St. Louis. She never took herself too seriously and she loved to laugh and tell very amusing stories about her past assignments. She was an ardent adorer of the Blessed Sacrament and fervent devotee of the Holy Spirit, and one would find her very often sitting in the back of the chapel, praying silently. She used to pray that she would grow old gracefully and the Lord heard her prayer. She loved music and would follow every beat of postludes and Sunday Vespers with her clapping hands or tapping feet. The community was so delighted with her antics and her presence was most welcome at recreation. Sr. Mary Gemma will be deeply missed by her Sisters in community.
Sr. Mary Gemma will lie in state in the chapel of Mt. Grace Convent, 1438 E. Warne Ave. in St. Louis, MO on Wednesday December 4, 2024, from 1:30pm until the time of the convent closing at 5:45pm. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:30am on Thursday December 5, 2024. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis, MO. Condolences may be made on the funeral home’s website at www.hoffenfh.com
Hoffen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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