Dora Ann Lynn Robinson was born on May 8, 1957 in Marlin, Texas. She was the eleventh of twelve children of Vodie Lynn Sr. and Maggie Shaw Lynn.
Her formal education was obtained in Marlin, TX. Dora attended Huston-Tillotson College in Austin, TX. She continued her education at National American University, also in Austin, where she received an Associate Degree in Business Administration.
Dora accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior as a young child. She attended South Union Baptist Church under Pastor John Brown in Marlin. Until the time of her death, she was a great believer in serving God at the Greater Love Baptist Church in Austin, TX, under the leadership of Pastor Isaac Grant Jr. and the late Pastor Marlin R. Carter.
In May 1978, she married the love of her life, Jack Robinson. She gained two
stepdaughters, Alisa Robinson Simmons and Jacqueline Robinson Murray, followed by the birth of her son, Jack Dupree Robinson, whom she adored and shared a strong bond.
Professionally, Dora enjoyed a 20-year career with the Austin Independent School District (AISD) as a Teacher Assistant. Prior to joining AISD, she owned a child care center.
Dora loved demonstrating her love of the Lord by serving him faithfully through her dear church home. She served as Choir President for over 20 years at Greater Love Baptist Church and taught Fourth Sunday Baptist Training Union (BTU).
Dora enjoyed opening her home to entertain family and friends. She loved to laugh. She loved to cook. She frequently combined both by having gatherings at her home where she could prepare meals, laugh and love. She is known for her famous dressing and cheese balls. Dora always made every one she came into contact with, feel good by sharing encouraging words and displaying her beautiful smile!
Dora was a very caring and generous person and found happiness in helping others. It was her aim to make everyone feel great about themselves. Most importantly, Dora wanted her family and friends to know that because of Jesus’ love for them, that there is nothing too hard for God. She was a strong believer that God is able to do anything and everything BUT fail. She loved to remind us to live life to the fullest. She frequently greeted others by proclaiming “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalms 118:24 (ESV).
Dora was preceded in death by her parents Vodie Lynn Sr. and Maggie Lynn; two sisters Ruby Freeman, and Mary Lynn; three brothers, Vodie Lynn Jr., Alvin Lynn, and Edward Lynn; and stepdaughter, Jacquelyn Robinson Murray.
Dora is survived by her devoted and loving husband of 41 years, Jack Robinson.
She also leaves to cherish her memory her beloved son, Jack Dupree Robinson (Myocheia) of Austin, TX, and devoted stepdaughter, Alisa Robinson Simmons of Arlington, TX.
Surviving siblings include Homer Lynn (Patricia) of Carson, California; Vernon Lynn (Pamela) of Pomona, California; Celestine Jones (Cornell) of Marlin, TX; Patricia Lang of Manor, TX; Linda Phillips (Herschel) of Elgin, TX; and Connie Massington (Willie) of Marlin, TX.
Dora leaves five beloved grandchildren to honor her legacy: Donnie Simmons Jr. of Austin, Texas; 1st Lt. Asa Simmons, USMC, Okinawa, Japan; Tiffany Murray of Shreveport, Louisiana; Ka’Myjah Robinson and Ka’Myiah Robinson both of Austin, Texas.
She leaves behind a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and very dear friends.
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