Leona Summey Robinson
August 13, 1925 ~ June 29, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Leona Summey Robinson, 86, of 23 Edwin Place, died Friday, June 29, 2012, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A lifelong resident of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late Dillon Franklin and Beedie Ann Smith Summey. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Fred Robinson; sister Earlean Robinson; brother J.D. Summey, and granddaughter, Sonja Raynette Whitt
Mrs. Robinson worked as a bookkeeper in the various businesses she and her husband operated in Asheville. Together they were known for their community involvement to benefit residents of Asheville's East End.
She was also known for her work and contributions to assist developmentally disabled children.
She worked with the Children's Welfare League and was a former Girl Scout Leader. In sum, she made a difference in the lives of many area citizens.
Mrs. Robinson is survived by a daughter, Annette Hatley Roof and her husband, Larry; a son, Larry Robinson and his wife, Linda; six grandchildren, Lisa Quintero, Sean Robinson, Marne Crisp, Dee Roof, Shannon Roof, and Shawn Roof; five great-grandchildren; sisters Juanita Bowman and Loretta Griffin and husband, Frank; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, with Dr. In Yong Lee and Rev. Rolf Woodard officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 223 Hillside Street, Asheville, NC 28801, or to Asheville Family Church, 530 New Leicester Highway, Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Mamaw Lee you will missed by me so much. You taught me so much. I know You’re in heaven and we will meet again one day.
My Grandmother was Loving, Caring, Elegant, and just simply Amazing. I will miss her terribly but I know that I will see her again. I Love You Mamaw Lee.
Dear Ann, Larry and family,
We are so saddened by the loss of Leona. A golden era has passed. We loved her dearly. Our other mother is gone and we mourn. She was a wonderful beacon in our lives. What a treasure she was! We are blessed to have shared so many wonderful times together over these many, many years. I know that all of the precious memories that we all share will help to sustain you and us through the days and weeks ahead. We lift your family to God’s throne of grace and mercy. May God comfort you and shelter you under his wings. ‘He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.’ Psalm 91:4. We love you very much and will see you soon.
Lee was such a wonderful lady, and a lady she was! My prayers go out to Annette, Larry and the rest of the family at this difficult time.
We are sorry for you loss. We will pray that God will shed you with love and understanding.
Know that we have you in our thoughts and Prayers and that God blesses you greatly in your time of need
Milton & Lea Laster
My Dearest Grandmother,
Let me begin by saying,’ I Love You.’ What will I do with out you? I miss you so much already. But I do understand it was time for the Lord to take you home. I will always treasure the love and happiness you gave me while you were here on earth. You brought me and my children many very happy days in our lives. No one could have ask for a better grandmother than you. You will always be in my heart and my thoughts, you were a beautiful lady inside and out. You will be missed by many, especially me. Rest in peace my dear grandmother, for I know the good Lord has welcomed you home, and I will see you in heaven one day.
I love you Grandmother!
LISA
May God be with you and comfort you.
I am saddened at the loss of Leona. She was such a sweet person. I enjoyed working with her grandaughter, Rene, in Sunday school for many years. I know she is Happy as she is with the Lord and her precious Rene. My Prayer is confort for the family at this time.
Dear Ma-maw Lee,
I Love You and miss you soooo much, you were really special person in my life and you taught me alot. I am so thankful that I got to visit with you alot in 2012, But I will get to see you again some day. your great-grand daughter,
Hannah
I extend my deepest sympathy to the family upon your loss. Our families have been friends for a long time. My parents, Lloyd and Estelle, were special friends with Leona. She was a sweet and kind lady. She will certainly be missed a lot. Sincerely, Patsy Agee
Im So sorry for your Loss, I know how much Lee was loved . I got to know her when I worked with Rainey, her sweet Geandaughter who is in Heaven Now an I’m sure was happy to see Lee!! Two Angels together ! God Bless each of you Lee sure loved her family,
May Peace and Love comfort you in the days ahead. So sorry to hear of Leona’s passing.
Leona was such a wonderful person. She was beautiful inside and out. She was softspoken and elegant and a true lady. We will miss her very very much. She and my mom, Berlyn Cordell, shared a lot of laughs and good times. And late night phone calls when neither could sleep. And I know mother was there with Aunt Marie, Earlene, Raynette and the others who went ahead of Leona and was there to meet her when she arrived. We will miss Leona but we have the comfort of knowing we will see her again some day. Our love and prayers go out to Annette and the entire family. Love, Darlene, Eddie, and Ashley Cauthen
To all the family…So sorry to hear of Leona’s passing. She was such a beautiful, sweet lady. I pray for your comfort and peace during this trying time. God bless you all!
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I know you will miss her very much. With deepest sympathy.
May God bless you and my prayers are with the family .