Lottie Mae Wally Robinson-Pierce
October 5, 1916 ~ November 28, 2006
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Lottie Mae Wally Robinson-Pierce, 90, of 54 Belmont Ave., Asheville, died Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at Memorial Campus Mission Hospitals.
A native of Mecklenburg Co., Lottie was the daughter of the late Wm. and Hettie Ann Wally. She was also preceded in death by her husband Edwin C. Robinson, who died in 1980, and by seven brothers, and seven sisters.
Lottie graduated from Cornelius High School in 1934 and Blanton’s Business School. She began her career with Imperial Life Insurance Co. and also worked as secretary for West Asheville Baptist Church. She later worked as office manager at Asheville Surgical Associates, where she retired after 32 years.
Lottie was a member of the Esther Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star for more than 65 years, where she served in all of the offices including Past Worthy Matron.
Lottie was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church where she was honored for her 50 years of service with the church nursery. She was also a member of the Faith Sunday School class, the XYZ Club, and the Joyful Noise Band.
She loved people and had the gift of hospitality. She enjoyed baking and knitting and had a special affection for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lottie is survived by her husband, Harold W. Pierce; son, Dale Wally Robinson and wife Judy, of Candler; two granddaughters, Jennifer Franklin, of Asheville, and Jill Hubbard and husband Travis, of Candler; grandson, Jeffrey Robinson and wife Frankie of Wilmington; great-grandchildren, Andrew Franklin, Eli and Will Hubbard, and Cody Thomas; step-children, Amanda L. Bruscella and husband Daniel, of Longs, SC, Melissa Yonker and husband William, of Middletown, DE, Harold S. Pierce and wife Marie, of Atco, NJ, Emma-Leigh Larsen and husband Mark, of Grand Junction, CO, Matthew Staples, of Raleigh, and Melody Hammell and husband Steven, of Charleston, SC; step-grandchildren, Sabrina and Daniel Bruscella, George Murphy and Brynn Iwanowski, Christina Pierce, and Brielle and Ariana Larsen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at West Asheville Baptist Church with the Revs. Dr. James H. Johnson, Luther Osment, and David Tucker officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran School, 51 Wilburn Pl., Asheville, NC, 28806 or to the West Asheville Baptist Church Roof Fund, 926 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC, 28806.
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Dear Harold and Dale, Judy, Jennifer, Jeffrey, and Jill, and Lottie’s multitude of dear friends:
Lottie is a wonderfully happy remembrance, a dear friend and encourager who simply loved, and simply delighted in all of us. I thank God for her and that we can choose to be that bright spot for others that she was to us. She told me, following the passing of my dad, with her glowing, smiling face, that ‘there is one more up there to greet us when we get there.’ Can’t you imagine all those streaming to the gates to greet her and gather her in! With love and prayers for your sadness, and your pride in her great accomplishments, Lynn and Bud (Hugh)
im sorry to here that she passed a way my prayers for the family
Harold & Dale,
I just learned of ‘Mrs.Robinson’s’ death tonight. I loved her dearly since I was a young child!! She was the best next-door neighbor I could of ever had! She was so very special to me–she always had a smile & a hug for me!! Our family will always remember her as the loving, kind person that she was. We feel blessed to have had her in our lives. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your families.
Sincerely, Diane Barr O’Connor & family
Dear Dale,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. Just wanted you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Kaye Ritchie Carney
Harold and Family
Gene and I send our deepest condolences to all of you. We only met Lottie one time .. at Brynn and Jared’s wedding but she was truly delightful. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
(Bill Yonker’s sister and husband)
Dear Relatives, I’m truly sorry that I was unable to be at the family reunion this year and seeing Aunt Lottie once more. When I remember the reunions of the past, it is always Aunt Lottie that came to mind because she was the ‘REUNION’ to me..Her sense of humor was contagious and her love boundless. She was a big part of my life growing up and I will miss her greatly. Love to all, Dottie Tinsley
Dale, you know how i feel about your family… your mother loved my nickname..she said it was biblical.
meaning rocks do not float.how gracious she was to me…praise God knowing she is in heaven smiling at me as i type this. deepest regards
I would like to express my love and sympahty for the family. Many of you have know me all my life and had a great impact. Lottie took care of in me as a child at church. Her warm smile and hugs always warmed my heart. She will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I know how delighted Aunt Lottie must be at the reunion she is attending in Heaven. I will miss her, but I know she is rejoicing as we sorrow. Heaven has gained one sterling saint.
I will miss Lottie’s bright smile and laughter!
Dear Harold, Dale & Family,
Our sincere sympathy. Lottie was a very special person and a very dear friend to us for many years. Our love and prayers are with you.
David & Jean Moore
Dear Harold,
Talmage and I want you to know how saddened we are to learn of Lottie’s death; she, however, is the winner, we are the losers!
I will always remember her smile and gentleness – and how interested she was in all our grandchildren. I will think of her when I pick up a homemade dishcloth – or bake chocolate chip cookies!
Thinking of you,
Jean and Talmage
my prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. i am a life changed for eternity because of the love of such a precious women of God. i will miss grandmaw lottie very much.
her granddaughter
Dear Harold and Family,
Cousin Lottie will be missed by so many. As I reminisced last evening, I remember so well her smile and happy-go-lucky personality. Seeing her for so many years at the Isenhour Family Reunion in Mooresville was always a treat. She could brighten anyone’s day with her smile alone. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers through the coming days. The stars in the sky are perhaps not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones shines down to let us know they are with us. She is a beautiful star and a perfect angel in God’s universe. Sincerely,
I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Lottie. My prayers are with the family. I have very fond memories that will stay with me forever.
Fondly, Charlene Campbell Barker
Dear Harold and Family
We are saddened to learn of the loss of your dear wife, Lottie. While we never had the pleasure of meeting her, it is clear from her memorial that her years on this earth were filled with giving to her family, friends, and church. How fortunate you both were to share some wonderful years together. We know that fond memories of your life with Lottie will give you strength as you mourn her loss.
Compassionately,
Bob and Andrea
TUESDAY 29
NOVEMBER 2006
Dear Cousin Harold and Family,
Please accept our Christian condolences offered to you in the homegoing of Lottie.
It was our joy and pleasure to have had you and Lottie visit our church services in the past.
‘And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away’. Revelation 21:3-4
Cordially In The Commission Of Christ,
Dr., Mrs. Tim and Neli Amador
Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia
Richmond, Virginia
Sincere condolences to the entire family, Charlie Horner
Dear Family,
How blessed I have been to know and love Lottie all my life and to know her love for me and my family in return. We all will miss her smile and her way of making everyone feel like they were so special and loved. Amanda and Ashley would stay happily with her in the nursery when they would cry with everyone else. I thank the family for the last visit I had with this angel on earth. She has received her reward and is a part of the heavenly choir and reunion of West Asheville Baptist saints at the feet of Jesus. I and many count her as a blessing to our lives.
I was saddened to learn from ‘Sefus’ today of your loss. Please know that I’m thinking of you.
Sylvia
Dear Family,
Knowing Lottie & her family my whole life, has been such a blessing to me. She took care of me when I was born & then was always so thrilled to see us when we came up & especially to get to see our son Bobby who is now 24. Lottie will be missed very much! My prayers are with her family!
I miss her sooo much, but I know she is in a better place now!! but she will always be in my heart, she always had something bright to say. I will miss her warm hugs. I love you Aunt Lottie.
Dear Jennifer, Jill, and the boys,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Mrs. Lottie. We cast our burdens upon the Lord and know that He hears every prayer, see’s every tear, and He will see you through this most difficult time. We pray especially for Andrew and Eli, knowing how tough it will be for them. I am always here if you ever need anything. We love all of you. May God comfort and keep you all.
Much Love,
Jerry and Vicki Ross
Lottie has always been to Bev and me a shining example of a Godly woman. She showed us each time we were fortunate enough to spend time with her that she was the epitome of family, goodness and honesty, hospitality, and many more virtues. It is very apparent that this world is a better place because she lived here for such a short time. Now her time in Glory will be her just reward and we will all be gathered together again in the Lord’s time. Love to Harold and Dale and everyone in the family. We are praying for you.
I will miss her pleasant spirit and her warm smile. I’m praying for you.
What a very special person Lottie was. She was simply a beam of light.
Heartfelt condolences to you in this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love-
Dale and Family, I was distressed to hear about your Mom. Regardless of age, health, or any other circumstance we are never ready to give them up. Please know I am thinking of you and will hold you in my prayers. I just hope in some small way it helps to know that others do care. Mary
Dale,
So sorry to hear about your mother. Even though we have been out of touch for years, I have kept up through Sefus. You have my sincere sympathy. I lost my mother 6 years ago so I know how you are feeling.
Dale, Jill, Jennifer, Jeffrey and Harold.. It hurts. I know how you’re feeling. Aunt Lottie meant a lot to all of us and she will be greatly missed. She is in a better place and the Angels are celebrating her arrival home. Aunt Lottie and Mother are hand in hand smiling down on us right now. I will never ever forget the time Aunt Lottie was Buck-dancing at the Eisenhower reunion years ago. She loved to have a gooooood time wherever she was. She was a very special person and never met a stranger. My prayers are with you all…..
Our deepest sympathy to Lottie’s family. She was a true Christian lady and loved people.
Dear Dale, Judy and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you all during this time.
Lottie was a wonderful woman who was loved by everyone. I certainley looked up to her as were ‘growing up’ at West Asheville Baptist. Also I feel she was a early Christian mentor to our boys thru the nursery and church in their young years. She was an inspiration to everyone who knew her.
Dale as I have told you before, you are a special person and friend to us. Lottie’s love for you and her family and of God and her chruch really did shine through out her life..
If we can do anything for you please let us know.
Irma and Buddy
DALE,
SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR MOMS PASSING. SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES GROWING UP IN WABC AND HER LOVE FOR ALL OF US YOUNG GUYS AND GIRLS. SHE TRULY LOVED EACH ONE OF US AND BOY WHAT A GREAT SMILE AND SHE WOULD ALWAYS GAVE ME A HUG. SHE WILL BE MISSED
Dear Dale and family,We were so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.However everyone know’s that if there was ever anyone ready to go it was your mother.She was always so sweet to me and I will never forget her being my chaperon when the youth choir went to Fort Caswell when I was 14.She always had a smile for me and a hug.She was a precious lady and will truely be missed….Mary Jo Jarvis
To Harold, Dale and Family,
I’m Praying for all of you at this time. What a great loss.
Love, Judy Wally Williams
Ms. Lottie was a wonderful and delightful woman of God. She has touched many, many lives through her service at West Asheville Baptist Church and especially mine. My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this season, for I know that she will be greatly missed.
Our prayers are with you.
Jim
Dear Dale and family: We were so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing, but we know she is with the Lord and everything is wonderful for her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lottie was a precious person that exuded love in every thing she did. People couldn’t help loving her for she was so pleasant and warm toward everyone. We’ll miss her! Harold you and all members of your families have our deepest sympathy. We take comfort knowing she is now with her Lord.
I remember Lottie with her lovely smile; For her grape jellyI would walk many a mile! She blessed so many with her special touch, And by those who knew her she was loved so much. At last she has entered heaven’s gates, And for her loved ones she patiently waits. I am sure Heaven’s bells for her are ringing,
And Until Then, Harold, keep on singing
Margie
Aunt Lottie will always hold a special place in my heart. her love for her family is what i will remember most, and of course her sausage balls. She always had some ready everytime I came to visit.
Lottie will be greatly missed, her kindness and generous nature touched many lives. We take comfort in knowing that she is another angel in our sky with us at all times. We love you Lottie. You are forever in our thoughts and our hearts. Lots of love always, Daniel & Melissa.
I pray God’s Blessings on a dear soul who made life really cheery during the years I was growing up in West Asheville. God speed you to His Home promised to all like Aunt Lottie, who made life here such a blessing.
Dear Harold,
We are praying for you and your family. All of us in your Sunday School were so sorry to hear Lottie was gone but we know she is in a better place and we’ll be seeing her again.
Love, Sara
May the Lord be with you and your family at this time during the loss of your Mom. God bless you all.
Doug Van Wirt
Harold, We fell in love with Lottie the first time we met her. Lottie was a wonderful lady and showed her friendship and love to every one she met. She will be missed here on earth. We know she is rejoicing with her heavenly Father and many love one who have gone on before her. You have our sincere sympathy.
So sorry to hear about Lottie, I have been out of town and learned about her tonight. I am sorry I can not come to the funeral. I have appointments tomorrow, but the family will be in my prayers.
Harold I know that you meant so much to Lottie in the last years, making her very happy. You are in my prayers.
Joyce I.Renegar
Harold and Dale,
I will miss Aunt Lottie more than you can know. She will always hold a very special place in my heart. I especially remember the day she went with me to a prenatal appt. and experienced seeing D.J. in a sonogram. (This was back in the olden days when sonograms were new.) Aunt Lottie had a unique ability to make everyone feel like they were special. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Beverly Robinson
Dale and family
Please accept my condolences in the loss of your mother.
Harold, Dale and family, Loved Aunt Lottie so much. You do know that she is having her own reunion with all of her brothers and sisters now. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Nancy and Bobby Presley
Lottie was loved by many people, she will surely be missed. Please except my condolences at this time.
Dale and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mothers death. I remember when I was at West Asheville Baptist Church, it was always a joy to see her because she always had a smile. She was a wonderful person to talk to, she would always listen.
Just know she is with the Lord now rejoicing and that you will see her again.
May God continue to bless you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I apologize for not coming by the funeral home Thursday night. In case I don’t see the family at the funeral, I want you all to know that Aunt Lottie was a very important person in my life when I was growing up. Being so close to our family she was around whenever needed. She was of great assistance when my mother got sick, helped her while she was still at home and constantly visited her in the nursing home. When mother would be hospitalized, Aunt Lottie was always there to sit with me or visit with mother, even when she was in Intensive Care because I considered Aunt Lottie family. She will leave a very large void that can’t possibly be filled. She shared love and kindness everywhere she went.
Harold,Maurice and I have such fond memories with you and Lottie. Remember how we met at Moultrie Scottish Weekend? Lottie was so excited she saw a NC car thus began our friendship with our scottish heritage. We will miss our scottish Mama! Our prayers are wih you. We shall miss her!!
Ginny Powers and Maurice Robertson
Ms. Lottie was always a joy to be around and my children, Lindsey and Tim, loved to stay with her in the nursery. She had a ready smile and a hug any time you saw her. She was a precious lady. I pray that the Lord will comfort all of you as you go through the days ahead.
DEAR DALE AND FAMILY,
I grieve with you in the loss of your mother. Seems as if it was only yesterday that she came over and helped when both Mom and Dad died.
Your mother was always so encouraging to me through out my entire life.
I’m sure she is in heaven now with mom and dad talking about all the adventures that you and Chuck had in high school.
GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves the gift of memories in exchange.
LOVE AND PRAYERS
CAROLYN SMITH MARTIN
Dear Harold, Dale & Family,
Our sincere sympathy. Lottie was a very special person and was always a joy to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please accept our sincere sympathy at the death of your loved one. We know she is nestled in the loving arms of our Lord.
Your neighbors at 5 Belmont
Dale and Family, Please accept my condolences upon the passing of your mother. You were fortunate to have had her for so long.
you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
sharyn sorrells
Dale, I would like to send my condolences on the loss of your Mom. I remember your Mom & Dad both from when we lived behind you on Harvard. (That was many years ago when we were just kids at Vance School). My prayers are with you.
Loved seeing Lottie at the Isenhour Reunion in Mooresville N.C.every year. She loved a particular thing I made (Layered cookie).I always made it for her. Will miss this pleasure this year. Sweet Lady!