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MRS. ETTA RUTH STANBACK ROBINSON

Passed 11/02/2025

Obituary For MRS. ETTA RUTH STANBACK ROBINSON

Mrs. Etta Ruth Stanback Robinson, daughter of the late Nathan and Louise Byrd Stanback, was born on June 23, 1940, in Wadesboro, North Carolina. She peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, North Carolina.

Ruth was a faithful member of Parsons Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she served with dedication for many years. As one of the beloved mothers of the church, she once served as vice president of the senior choir and chairperson of the kitchen committee until her health began to decline.

Ruth was employed with the Anson County School System until her retirement. She spent many years at Peachland-Polkton Elementary School, where she found great joy in working with the children and supporting their growth.

She deeply valued time with her family and was a loving and devoted mother to her two sons, Curtis and Kelvin, whom she considered the greatest blessings of her life. She was also a cherished sister, aunt, and friend to many.

In addition to her late parents, Nathan and Louise Byrd Stanback, Ruth was preceded in death by her brothers, Samuel and Daniel Stanback, and Lee Ingram.

Etta Ruth leaves to cherish her loving memory her two sons, Roy Curtis Robinson (Terry) of Morven, NC, and Roger Kelvin Robinson of Wadesboro, NC; two step-grandchildren, Kelli Carter of Greensboro, NC, and Tommy Carter of Iowa; four sisters, Ella Ree Flowers, Edith Rorie (James) of Lilesville, NC, Emily Little of Morven, NC, and Gloria Tillman of Wadesboro, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; special cousin, Esther Bennett; special neighbor, Jackie Liles; Ellison Cash, along with her former colleagues at Peachland-Polkton Elementary School; and her beloved church family. She will forever be remembered for her gentle spirit, kind and giving heart, steadfast faith, and her wonderful cooking.

The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, November 8, 2025, 1:00pm, Parsons Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Lilesville, North Carolina. Interment will be in the family plot of the Church Cemetery.


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Sending Our sincere Condolences to the Robinson and Stanback Family. We miss will Ms. Ruth . Praying God give each of you strength and comfort to carry on.Be Blessed!!❤️🙏🏽

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Family , you have my Deepest condalence .Bro Ernest Pegues

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My deepest sympathy to the family

Brenda Reid

Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to the Stanback and Robinson family. Mis Ruth was a sweet and peaceful lady she will be missed so much, but she will always be in our heart. Our prayers go out to the family. The Little Family

The Little Family

Sending my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Joan Waring

Sending our prayers & sympathy, may God give your strength through this challenging time. Ardener Montgomery & family

Shirley Pierce

As the sun rises and the sun sets, the memories of our love one lives on. Deepest Sympathy to the Stanback & Robinson family. May you find peace and comfort in the memories of mother Ruth. Praying for God's grace & mercy upon you. Love Barry, Shirley, Branden & Huntley family

Shirley Pierce

My condolences to the family praying 🙏

Lydia Allen

Praying that GOD'S grace will comfort and strengthen everyone during this difficult time.

Rev. Wanda Johnson

To Curtis, Calvin, Emily, Ella Ree, Gloria, Edith and the Entire Family My Condolences to you All and May God Grant you All his Peace.

Evang White

Our deepest condolences on the passing of of your Mother Ruth. Keeping the family in our prayers. Dennis & Jackie Fonville

Jackie Redmon-Fonville

On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will have comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow.

Sheriff Scott Howell

Mrs. Robinson was a loving and caring highway 52 community mother. She will be truly missed! I love you! To God be the Glory.

Timothy Ellerby

I worked with Mrs. Robinson at Peachland Polkton Elementary. She was respected and loved by the whole staff. She taught my son and he had beautiful handwriting. She will be missed.

Nancy Bricker

I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Daniel & Ephnya Bittle

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I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your sister. Please accept my deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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John 16:20-24 We are to cry when a baby is born and rejoice when someone die , As I got out my car sunday morning 11/2/2025 to enter the church for sunday school , I ask Emily Little how was Ruth her sister doing , she said fine . But today I fine out Ruth has decease ,I am rejoiced knowing that I ask about my member that I love . SIS: Emily Little and the family you have my sympathy .When someone you love become a memory that memory become a treasure may that treasury fill your heart with love, with love and bring you to peace .My thought and prayers are with you doing the most difficult tims . BRO : Ernest Pegues

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Mrs. Ruth was a Highway 52 Community Mother. I remember the wonderful times I spent as a child at her home and once I became an adult when she saw me she was always tell how wonderful it was for her to see me. She was truly a wonderful community mother. She will be missed. Rest well in Heaven Mrs. Ruth.

Brian Ellerby

And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. Revelations 21:4

Jackie W. Threatt

Sending thoughts and prayers to the family of Mrs. Ruth. May God surround you with His comfort and keep you in His care now and always. You will truly be missed.

Raye Heilig

Praying for the Stanback/Robinson families' comfort from GOD. We have known Ruth for a long time. RIP..our friend Caleb & Catherine

Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

Condolences and prayers to the Robinson and Standback family with love ❤️

Mary Liles

My sincerest and deepest condolences to the entire family. Ms. Ruth was always so kind to me.

Dr. Vivian Kellock

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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