Susie J. Robinson

Susie J. Robinson Age: 88 years A resident of rural Simpson, IL (the Flatwoods community). Passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 30, 2013, at 12:10 PM at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Susie was born January 19, 1925 in Trenton, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Harvey B. White and Flora “Clydee” (Westbrook) White. Susie was united in marriage to Clyde M. Robinson on May 30, 1942 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A story that has been retold by the family through the years, is that during the car trip from Marion, IL to Cape Girardeau to be married, Clyde and Susie had 13 flat tires and didn’t arrive at the Justice of the Peace office until almost midnight. Together, Clyde and Susie enjoyed almost 71 years of marriage. In addition to her husband, Susie is survived by: Her Children - Carol & Ronald Zderad of Willow Springs, IL Philip & Cindy Robinson of Simpson, IL Diana & Jim Anderson of Evansville, IN Sherry & James Hall of Eddyville, IL Vicki & Chuck Aly of Eddyville, IL Kathy & Rodger Davis of Simpson, IL Tracy & Lori Robinson of Creal Springs, IL Christi & Les Buie of Ozark, IL 14 Grandchildren - Ron Zderad, John Hall, Matt Hall, Carol Bennett, David A. Hill, Ashley Fox, Jessica Steele, Courtney Zimmer, Ryan Davis, Drew Wilkins, Casey Wilkins, Tylir Buie, Brooklyn Buie, and Wes Buie 15 Great Grandchildren A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends In addition to her parents, Susie was preceded in death by: A Sister – Rebecca A. Smith 2 Brothers – Robert White and Harvey White, Jr. Susie was employed as a Health Care Technician 5 at the Choate Mental Health Center in Anna, IL She retired in the early 1990’s after approximately 30 years of service. Susie was a member of Glendale United Methodist Church. She loved music and singing. Together, Susie and Clyde visited many area churches sharing music. They had also made a CD of their music. Susie was an avid fiction reader. She enjoyed collecting shoes, caring for her animals, and sewing. Susie was a talented seamstress and even had cut patterns out of newspaper. She cherished her family and loved spending time with them. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 3, 2013, at 10 AM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Pastor Ed Krantz and Pastor Don Meeks will officiate. Burial will be in the Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 PM – 8 PM Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Memorials may be directed to the Glendale Cemetery, c/o Charlotte Benard, 45 Cedar Grove Road, Simpson, IL 62985.

Susie J. Robinson

January 19, 1925 - April 30, 2013