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Obituary For Ms. Helen "Gale" Robinson Kane
Funeral services for Ms. Helen Kane, 70, of Columbia, SC, will be held 11:00am, Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg.
Helen “Gail” Kane, daughter of the late Jake Robinson and Helen Bazemore was born September 21, 1954. Attending Wilkerson High School, Helen was educated in the public school system of Orangeburg, and later moving to Harlem, NY at the age of 17 obtained her GED.
Helen was a member of Greater Allen Cathedral AME.
Serving most of her career as an Executive Assistant in banking, Helen later worked as a bus driver for MTA, retiring after many years of service.
Giving was her love language. She was a very giving person who always made sure you were taken care of. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory: one daughter, Shanta’ (Damien) Gaston of Queens, NY; one son, Sean (Jazmine) Kane of Columbia, SC; three grandchildren, Imani (Tyler) of Springhope, NC, Elijah and Sanaa both of Queens, NY; three sisters: Yvette Bazemore of Columbia, SC; Frances Ellis of Baltimore, MD, and Jeanette Taylor of Amityville, NY; five brothers: Jackie Robinson of Orangeburg, SC; Norman Robinson of Lexington, SC; Keith Bazemore of SC, Bruce Lorick of NY, and Douglas Price of NJ; one stepdaughter, Lisa Kane of Piscataway, NJ; two step-grandchildren, Gavin Williams and Lauren (Murad) Alasmar both of Piscataway, NJ; three special friends, Patricia Myers, Rita Govan and Brenda Seaberry; nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving relations & dear friends
Ms. Kane passed away Monday, July 13, 2025, at her residence.
Public viewing will be held Friday, July 18, 2025, from 2-6pm.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com
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EarthaOnyiriuka sent Peace Lily for Ms. Helen "Gale" Robinson Kane - July 17, 2025
On behalf of Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School class of 1973 we express our sincere condolences to the Robinson Kane Family. Gail express a great love for our class and really enjoyed celebrating our 50th class reunion with us. It was a joy being friends with her in high school, but became a greater joy finding out my friend was also a relative. Rest in peace my friend, classmate, and relative. Angela Price Ladson and Orangeburg-Wilkinson Class of 1973
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Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family -Ebony
To Sean and the family my heart goes out to you, just know that God will see you through. Love you Aunt Al and Lamar
Sean and your family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that we will continue to think of and pray for you and your family during this time, and the days ahead.
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Right now, there are wildflowers growing at our family home, because of Aunt Gail. I think they are a testament to her spirit and how she touched our lives. Beauty, strength, joy and a persistence toward things that may seem to go against the grain. That's how I will remember my aunt. She shared with me the adventures of NYC, when I was 3. She was willing to take chances, change and share what she learned. She will be greatly missed; but may those she touched remember the reason for her hope and aspire to see her again, in heaven.
To the Robinson and Kane family, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Gail. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and beyond. Cherish those fond memories you have of her and know she will always be with you in spirit. May God bless your family and watch over you always!
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God continue to bless and keep you all ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Sending thoughts and prayers to this bereaved family. May the Lord uplift you in this most difficult time.
Sean and Family - I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the good memories bring you comfort and smiles through the tears. Best - Jen
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