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Obituary For Joyce Ann Robinson
Joyce Ann Robinson, 78, passed on Monday July 28, 2025 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST on Friday, August 8, 2025 at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Smiths, AL with Rev. Tommy Davis, officiating. Burial to follow in Motts Church of Christ. There is no public viewing.
Mrs. Joyce Ann (Black) Robinson was born to the late Annie Ruth (Mitchell) Black and Earnest Black on January 8, 1947, in Salem, Alabama.
Joyce was preceded in death by her son Patrick Drake, parents Annie Ruth Black and Earnest Black, brother Joe Black, sister Francis Bolden, and brother Johnnie Black.
Joyce joined New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church at an early age and her heart remained with the church throughout her life. She has been an active Missionary at the Garden of Prayer COGIC church in Columbus, GA. She taught bible study in her home and managed the Gospel group “The Holy Children’ over ten years singing and praise dancing for the Lord.
Joyce attended school at Wacoochee High in Salem, Alabama and obtained her General Education Degree in Columbus, GA. She also graduated from Phillips college. She later attended and completed the Certified Nurses Associate program and worked in nursing homes in her community. She also worked at Gallaudet University for the deaf and hard of hearing in Washington D.C. as a cafeteria food service worker. Later in life, she went back to cosmetology school and became a hair stylist in Columbus, GA and Phenix City, AL.
She leaves behind her husband, Randolph Robinson; 3 daughters, Carlanda Perry Rachell Drake (Eddie) Black and Candy Robinson; 3 sons, Joshua Drake, Exodus (Christina) Robinson, and Randolph (LaTanya) Robinson II, and one sister Barbara (Kurt) Brittan. She also has thirty one grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, other relatives and close friends.
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We give our heartfelt condolences to the family.Trust and believe in God. He will see you through. You're in our prayers.
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My condolences. You and the family are in our prayers. From John Lundy and family. God Bless you.
Still in disbelief... may your love continue to run through me. I truly thank you for every thing you've given me... wisdom, knowledge, strength and love. I wouldn't be the man I am today without you. ❤️
Lord, I really just can't deal with this she was more than a grandma to me, my big momma was my backbone and best friend to end i love you so much Fly high baby doll my 😇 please continue to watch over us Lord my 🙏 baby until we meet again Love you always!!!!
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Sending heartfelt condolences to Candy and family during this difficult time. Mama Joyce, Rest in Peace!
May the Lord hold y'all hands as you walk down the road of sorrow.Charles & Kathy of Lagrange
We've lost the heart and soul of our family — a powerful Black woman whose strength, love, and grace shaped who we are. Big Ma was more than just our back bones; she was our foundation. Her legacy lives through us, and her spirit will never fade. Rest Heavenly, Grandma. You will always be with us. Proverbs 31:25-28 (NIV) "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue... Her children arise and call her blessed."
I love you Grandma I'm so sorry I didn't see you before you took your flight to heaven. I'll see you there in the future! Hugs and kisses from the kids and I 🩷
Grandma, I will always cherish the memories you left me with. I remember you had a gospel group. And mama was singing with you. And now both of you are singing in the God's heavenly group! I will always love you and miss you forever! Rest on big ma, until we meet again.
My prayers and condolences goes out to the family.
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