Wilma Robinson
Wilma E. Robinson, 82, of Coolville passed away on November 24, 2011 at Kimes Nursing and Rehab Center in Athens after an extended illness.
Mrs. Robinson is survived by her husband of 60 years, R. Rex Robinson, Sr.; two sons, Rex Jr. Reba Robinson and James Peggy Robinson of Coolville; two daughters, Pamela Richard Yost of Coolville and Jean Robinson and her husband, Allen Hiener of Marietta; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; one brother, John Anna Rice of Reedsville; one sister, Iris Mae Frank Karhan of Orrville, OH; and one sister-in-law, Phyllis Rice of Reedsville and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilmer and Nora Rice and one brother, Ret. Col. Harley Rice.
Mrs. Robinson attended Olive Orange High School. She graduated with a BS in Home Economics from Ohio University and received an Elementary teaching degree from WVU. She had been employed by Columbia Gas as a home economist and had taught in local school systems.
Cremation has taken place and there will be no calling hours or graveside services. A family service and celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
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