Viola T. Robinson

Viola T. Robinson, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great great-grandmother, passed peacefully on February 5, 2026, at the age of 92. Viola T. Robinson was born in Enfield, N.C. on January 14, 1934, to the parents of William E. Turnage and Minnie Davis Turnage who preceded her in death.

Viola graduated from Eastman High School in Halifax County, Enfield, N.C. After relocating to
Richmond, VA, she married George C. Robinson, who preceded her in death. Together they were
blessed with three children and welcomed a fourth child to whom they adopted. Her heart for
helping others led her to become a foster mother to many children, opening her home for many
years. She also worked at Richmond Nursing Home for several years. She was later employed at
Thompson Middle School/City of Richmond as a Custodian Supervisor and retired from there in
1996.

Viola was a devoted member and the oldest mother at Gates of Faith Ministries church, Richmond, VA. She has a love for flowers and enjoyed gardening, fishing and loved to play checkers with her family. Growing up, she was always in the kitchen with her mother and loved to cook. She became the family cook and hosted many backyard gatherings filled with good food, laughter and memories. If you stopped by, you were greeted with a warm welcome, a friendly smile, and offered a home cooked meal.

Viola was preceded in death by her daughter, Joyce Ann Robinson, son Julius W. Robinson and close family friend Tina Robinson, 7 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her son, George M.
(Virginia) Robinson and daughter Janet Robinson, foster daughter Sheila Hickson, who remains a dear part of the family; grandchildren Tracettia (Dominic), Shea (Robert) Easley, Viteacia (Derron) Watson, George M. Robinson, II, Julius Robinson, Jr., Gregory (Rhodeisha) Robinson, Jarwona (Joseph) Lyons, Tamya, Janiya and Wynter May, 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-grandchild. She is survived by her sisters Minnie Winn and Bessie (Beck) Bragg, brother Fred Johnson, close family friends Glennie M. Jones, Roz Terry and a host of nieces and nephews, with special thanks to her nephew Julius (Dooley) Turnage.

She lived a fulfilled life with much love and kindness and touched so many hearts. She will be deeply missed. For those who she inspired, her love and spirit will forever be with them, her life was a blessing, and her memory will always be a treasure.

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

Honor her for all that her hands have done and let her work bring her praise at the city gate. - Proverbs 31:31

The family sincerely thank you for your prayers, support, and thoughtfulness that you have
expressed during this difficult time.