Norma Lou Robinson

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Norma Lou Robinson Asheville – Norma Lou Robinson, 82, of Asheville, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Sturgis, MI, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Jane Van Zanten Loetz. She attended Maryville College (TN), graduated from Miami of Ohio and earned her Master's from Vanderbilt University. Lou met Tom in 1957 in Nashville and they were married on January 9, 1960. She retired in 1998 from the VA Medical Center in Oteen after 25 years of service. She was a dedicated and caring speech pathologist, who worked with veterans who had lost their voice to cancer and taught them a new way to speak. She organized The New Voice Club for the veterans and their families. Lou was an active member of Arden Presbyterian Church, of which she sang in the choir for over 30 years. She loved music, writing poetry, volunteering and interacting with others. Lou is survived by her husband of nearly 54 years, Tom M. Robinson, III; two daughters, Lynn Womble and her husband, Eddie, of Fletcher, Ellen Robinson of Charlotte as well as a family of dear friends. A service celebrating Lou's life will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home. Interment will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Arden Presbyterian Church, 2215 Hendersonville Road, Arden, NC 28704 or to a charity of one's choice.

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  1. I am so sorry for your loss. I have the fondest memories of Lou…she was such a huge part of my life growing up! Sweetest, kindest lady to everybody!! Love you Lynn, Ellen and Tom…prayers are going up.

  2. Mr. Robinson, Lynn, Eddie, Ellen, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy of the passing of such a wonderful wife, mom, and friend. Lou was such a beautiful warm and loving person, who will be missed by all. She is now with our Lord, pain free, and singing with the angels. May God wrap his loving arms around you all during this difficult time. May God Bless each and everyone of you. We are here if you need anything. Love to you all! Love, Wayne & Karen Womble

  3. Oh Lynn, I am so sorry and so heartbroken for you and your family. We all had 4 Moms and Lou was the most gentle, sweet of them all! I am going to do my best to be there either for the celebration of life or for the internment. I love you so much and even though we are not in touch all that often, you will always be a very important part of my life. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

  4. Dearest Sweet Lynn, Eddie, Tom, & Ellen,
    Jay and I thought the world of your Mom! Every Christmas she would take the time to sit down & write a personal Christmas card to us – a gift we looked forward to every year!
    Lynn, your Mom was so very lucky to have you as a daughter & caregiver! She was truly blessed.
    Our love and prayers are with all of you.
    Jay & Sylvia

  5. Ellen…i am so deeply sorry for your loss. I was actually looking for you on the web and saw your moms picture. She was so beautiful…inside and out. I always think of her smiling and doing a little dance as she left to go to your wedding…she was so excited! So proud of you and so cute ! I am very sorry for not being a better friend.I have missed you alot. Call or text if you want to. (828) 467-7159. With love & light, Michele Renfro


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