Emma Lee Robinson

In loving memory of our mother Emma Lee Robinson.  Emma passed away peacefully at
the age of 96 on September 19, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Emma was born December 19th, 1926, to the union of John and Beatrice Everidge in Hugo Oklahoma.  They later moved to Bonham, Texas where Emma grew up. She attended Booker T. Washington School. She discovered in high school her talent for singing. Emma developed her talent with the help and encouragement of her teacher, Mrs. Sally McRuffin . Mrs. Sally took Emma under her wing and pushed her to perfect her talent. They traveled to many towns in Texas where she sang the blues and jazz songs publicly. Emma went on to graduate from Booker T. Washington High in 1946. She met and married Lane Robinson, and to that marriage were born 4 children.  Emma joined Bradford Chapel A.M.E Church in Bonham, Texas and was passionate about doing the Lord's work. She still loved singing; however, her focus had turned to gospel music. She was involved in a multitude of leadership positions helping to aid in the success of the church's vision and goals. Emma also joined the church choir and sang to her heart's content. Emma was involved in her community and never treated anyone like a stranger. She was a great team player but fiercely competitive. She worked with the Booker T. Washington High School Reunion fundraising committee. She was an avid fundraiser and often held the position of top seller of ads.  She was always super successful at achieving much more than the set goal.  She also participated in many of the BTW All Class Reunion Talent Shows.  An all-time favorite, often requested song was her rendition of Jelly, Jelly, Jelly. She always did an outstanding job and received a standing ovation every time. Emma was a great cook and was affectionately known for her delicious bread pudding and peach cobbler. One of the fondest memories from some of her grandchildren was watching the Price is Right and soap operas like "the Young and the Restless" and "Days of our Lives."

Emma was a loving wife, mother and a joy to all her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents John and Beatrice Everidge, husband Lane Robinson, four of her siblings (Robert Reed, Henry Everidge, Michael Everidge, Emma Jean Williams), one daughter (Debbie Ransom) and two grandchildren (Tamela Robinson, and Sanee Greenwood).

Emma is survived by her daughters (Linda Greenwood and Sue Robinson Wyatt), and son Gerry Robinson (Patricia).  She leaves to mourn her siblings (Mary Helen Harris and Rose Anne Wilson), grandchildren, great grandchildren as well as a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Arrangements are under the direction of Wise Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 6:30 PM Friday, September 29, 2023 at Wise Funeral Home. The funeral service will be the following day Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Bethlehem Baptist Church at 11:00 am with burial following at Fannin Memorial Gardens.