Obituaries

Dorothy Lee Robinson

Photo of Dorothy Lee Robinson
Dorothy Cowan Robinson, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 15, 2017. She was born May 13, 1931, in Greenland, Arkansas, the daughter of Dave and Nina Cowan. She married John Robinson on December 18, 1949, and together they raised five children. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, John Robinson of Fayetteville, Ark.; daughter, Suzie Shackelford and husband David of Byhalia, MS, son Richard and wife Vickie of Fayetteville, AR, daughter Jane Thompson of Calif., daughter Laurie MacDonald and husband Bruce of Fort Worth, Texas, and daughter Cathy Houser and husband Andre of Conroe, Texas. She is survived by 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. She was a dedicated Children's Sunday school teacher for many years at First Baptist Church of Fayetteville and also a member of the Adult Choir. She enjoyed quilting, square dancing, playing domino games and baking pies. She will always be remembered for her "Martha" servant spirit. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Fayetteville at 20 E Dickson St., Fayetteville, Ark. 72701. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Fayetteville or Butterfield Trail Village. The family would like to thank Butterfield Medical Center staff and Washington Regional Hospice for the care Dorothy received. To sign the online guest book please visit www.nelsonberna.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.

Published May 18, 2017

Upcoming Events