Mary Robertson, 77, of Abilene passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 2pm on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at the 7th Day Adventist Church, located at 2542 E. Overland Trail. Burial will be held at 9am on Monday, August 27, 2018 in the Texas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 6 to 8pm on Saturday evening at Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home, located at 5701 Hwy 277 South.
Mary was born on October 11, 1940 to Alexi and Tanya Muraviov in Iran. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Earl Robertson; brothers, John Muraviov and wife Marie of La Puente, California, Mike Muraviov of La Puente, California, and Alex Maraviov of Orangeville, Idaho; sisters, Nadya Dalmatoff of Abilene, and Judy Baradin of Cameron Park, California; sons, Ted Robertson of New York City, Kevin Robertson and wife Lynn and children their children, Eliot and Sophia of McLean, Virginia, and Dale Robertson and wife Jill and their children, Caylee and David of Abilene; daughters, Elizabeth Esposito of Fort Myers, Florida, and Regina Robertson of Hammond, Louisiana; and a host of friends.
Mary - In Our Hearts Forever!
Mary's parents escaped Russia in '32, a book has been written of the trials they went through. Not knowing for the family what the future held in store, Mary was nine when they left Iran for America's shore.
One day Mary saw love on a young Marine's face, then Earl entered her life at the right time and place. She dumped her Air Force beau -- left him stranded, Her heart singing "WOW! The Marines have landed!
Her pace through life then turned into a run, she married Earl and had four precious sons. Never a dull moment, not much time to rest, with Christ as her guide, she shoes what was best.
Not wishy washy, Mary always takes her stand, speaking distinctly fact and fiction meet heir end. The talents that God gave her she learned to use, difficult tasks she didn't shirk or refuse.
Her inviting sense of humor sad, "Let's laugh a lot!" She gained a place in your heart like a sweet forget-me-not. This is Mary Robinson, a true witness for God, put on your walking shoes and follow the path she's trod.
A commanding figure is she with showy white head, those warm hazel eyes and two cheeks so rosy red. She puts fun in fund-raising whatever the goal, Money for a church, a van, or some needy soul.
To friend or stranger, Mary witnesses for God unafraid, using her nice strong hands, feet and heart to give anyone aid. She has sacrificed to travel to Russia, our distant neighbor, Assisting evangelist husband as his capable translator.
There are so may Marys here and all over the world, our Mary must be what God planned when he made that first girl. We thank thee God for all her talents - she is truly blessed, giving kind service and sweet memories - our Mary's the best!
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