She was born in Lincoln County on May 12, 1930 to the late Jonah Barker and Anna Belle Hager Barker.
In addition to her parents Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Norman Ray Robinson; sons Charles, Ronnie and Wayne Robinson; sisters Mary Underwood, Edith Nixon, Nova Lee Wadlington, Merlene White, and Kathleen Sherrill.
She is survived by her sons Michael Robinson and wife Eileen, Gary Robinson, Ray Robinson and wife Thaedra; daughter Diane Robinson Coulter and husband Leonard, and sister Elsie Luckey. She was blessed with grandchildren Bryant, Cynthia, Bradley, Ryan, Jennifer, Alan, and Christie; eleven great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Myrtle was devoted to her family, friends and especially the little ones. She enjoyed cooking – with an exceptional flare for southern foods. Her favorite past times were watching the Food Network, working in her yard and garden as well as engaging in a good political discussion. Enjoying the simple pleasures in life, she taught us all to “stop and smell the roses.” She will be remembered for this and many other special things.
A Private memorial service will be held at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church of which she was a member for 70 years.
Memorials can be made to Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church at 4136 Mt. Pleasant Rd Sherrills Ford, NC 28673 or to Carolina Caring at 3975 Robinson Rd Newton NC 28658.
Condolences may be left at www.willis-reynoldsfuneralhome.com
The Robinson Family is under the care of Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home
