Essie Robinson

SERVICES: Memorial services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 22, 2012, at Southside Church of Christ, with Frankie Lemons, officiating. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors.BIOGRAPHY: Mrs. Robinson was born March 26, 1913 in Anderson County, Texas, to Charlie and Lue Edwards Osby. She was 8 days shy of being 99 years old. She lived a good life and always took care of others. She inspired everyone around her with her church beliefs, views, and opinions. She was a member of Southside Church of Christ. She married Lee Roy Robinson in Palestine, and he preceded her in death in 1967. From this union, a daughter was born. She had a twin brother, Willy Osby, and 14 other siblings who all preceded her on the road to heaven.SURVIVORS: daughter: Annie Foy of Pampa; granddaughter: Laura Carter and husband Rubin of Pampa; grandson: Roy Lee Clerkley of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; 3 great-grandsons: Justin Carter of Omaha, Nebraska, Tod Carter of Houston and Edwin Carter and wife Heather of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; 1 great-grand nephew: Domonique Clerkley of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; great-grand niece: Brijette Clerkley of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; her adopted daughter: Jeanetta Young of Fort Mitchell, Alabama; and Jeanetta's children: Elonda Jackson and husband SSGT Colin Jackson of Fort Mitchell, Alabama; and Rod Darnell of Pampa; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.