On Sunday, February 25, 2024, God in His Infinite wisdom saw fit to call from labor to reward, Deborah Robinson 64, of Towne Creek Rd., Henry, VA. She was born in Franklin County, VA on March 10, 1959, to the late Clarence M. Wade, and Alina Manns Wade. In addition to her parents, Deborah was preceded in death by her brother, Clarence J. “Onion” Wade.

Deborah received an associate degree in Business Administration from Patrick & Henry Community College. She retired from Stanleytown Amazing Grace Baptist Church Children Center as a Pre-School Teacher after many years of service.

Deborah was a faithful member of Kitson Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, Henry, VA where she was First Lady, the Choir Director, Musician, Sunday School Teacher, and a member of the Missionary Board. For many years, she served in the Smith River Missionary Baptist Association as past General Secretary, and a life member. She was a Field Missionary Worker for the Sunday School and Baptist Training Union Congress. She served as President of the Minister's Wives and Minister's Widows of Martinsville/ Henry County and vicinity.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Reverend Samuel Robinson of the home; one daughter, Whitney D. Robinson-Mitchell (Zachary) of Henry, VA; one son, Joshua C. Robinson (Laura) of Cave Springs, VA; three grandchildren; three sisters, Cornelia “Ann” Wimbush and Peggy M. Wade both of Bassett, VA, and Betty W. Smith of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 noon at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville with Pastor Charles Whitfield, Eulogist. The burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Whitney & Zachary Robinson-Mitchell, 570 Towne Creek Rd., Henry, VA.

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