Mrs. Mary Louise Bender Robinson was born on November 21, 1955, to Annie Butler and the late John Frank Milsap. She was raised in Montrose, Mississippi, Jasper County.

At an early age, Mary accepted Christ at Pilgrim Rest Methodist Church in Louin, Mississippi. She was a graduate of Morse High School, Class of 1972, in San Diego, California. In the fall of 1972, she continued her education at Alcorn State University, where she majored in Elementary Education and graduated in 1977.

years Mary began her career with Jackson Public Schools, where she served 20 years. She taught at Wingfield High School, Pearl High School, and Duling High School. Also during her tenure she worked in Property Accounting and with the Exceptional Education Department at Hardy Middle School and Capital City Alternative School. Mary valued the enduring relationships she nurtured and took immense pride in her dedicated services.

On March 24, 2026, our Lord and Savior called His daughter home to rest. Mary's life was one of strength, resilience, and grace, and her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry "Rob" Robinson, Sr.; her daughter, Pamela (Robert) Denise Jones; her sisters, Brenda Butler and Bridget Milsap; and her brother, Albert Butler, Jr.

She leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Annie Butler; two daughters, Roshun (Michael) Steele and Tracy (Marcus) Kambobe; one son, Henry (Katrina) Robinson, Jr.; fifteen grandchildren, LaTiki, Armisha, Michael II, Myles, Myron, Henry III, Shyla, Kalice, Josiah, Mkali, Tnawi, Donovan, Chantis, Robert III, Myles; her sisters, Glenda (Jerry) Scarbough, Linda and Lasonya Butler; her brothers, Carlos (Tereasa) Milsap and Maurice (Tonya) Milsap; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

In God's loving arms, rests peacefully until we meet again.

Public Visitation

Apr

3

Westhaven Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. | MS

3580 Robinson Road
Jackson, MS 39209

9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Funeral Service

Apr

4

Lynch Street C.M.E. Church

2175 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39209

10:00 AM