Patricia G. Robinson

A memorial service will be held at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Birmingham on Monday, May 1, 2023. Visitation will be at 3:30 followed by a memorial service at 4:00.

Pat was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 30, 1935 to parents Irene Sherer Ganshorn and George Bernard Ganshorn. She met and married her beloved Kenneth Griffin Robinson, II “Tom” in 1956 at the University of Maryland.

Pat is survived by her two daughters Karen Robinson Sarcone (Andrew, fiancé) and Paula Robinson Adams (Tom), six grandchildren; Lauren Watson Gonzalez (Jim), Ryan Watson, Caroline Watson, Susan Sarcone, Sara Adams Wilson (Matt) and Sumner Adams, and five great-grandchildren; James Gonzalez, Luke Gonzalez, MacKenzie Gonzalez, Ellis Wilson and Griffin Wilson all of whom affectionately called her “Mimi”. Rounding out the Robinson family is Pat and Tom’s adored dog, Lizzie.

In addition to her career as an Interior Decorator, Pat became actively involved in many civic and social organizations around Birmingham including the Silhouettes Dance Club, The Civiettes Club of Birmingham and the Salvation Army Women’s Guild. The self-proclaimed “Queen” as she was known by family and friends, Pat was always game for a delicious dinner out, a weekend at Lake Martin or an unforgettable vacation abroad. Avid adventurers throughout their lives, Pat and husband, Tom traveled the world, and were never happier than boating around South Florida, the Bahamas and BVI’s with family and friends. A member of Ocean Reef Club, Vestavia Hills Country Club, The Club and Willow Point Country Club, Pat had a large circle of great friends with whom she shared countless evenings and events throughout the years.

Pat is preceded in death by her parents, Irene and George Ganshorn and husband, Kenneth “Tom” Robinson. The Robinson family would like to thank Norris Cooper for the unwavering care, support, love and friendship he provided for both Pat & Tom in their final years. Also, all the wonderful caregivers with Home Care Associates and Compassus for the excellent care they provided Pat.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Pat’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, or a charity of your choice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsvalleychapel.com for the Robinson family.