Ruby Robinson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Ruby Robinson, 93, of Peoria IL, passed away at 4:45pm Sunday, March 13, 2026, at her home surrounded by family members whom she loved dearly. Ruby was born July 4, 1922, in Sunflower County, Mississippi, to the union of Calvin and Hattie Thomas. They proceeded her in death. She married David Robinson Sr., October 25, 1938, in Greenville, Ms., He preceded her in death. Ruby accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a charter member of Bethel United Methodist Church. Ruby was educated in Sunflower, Miss. She retired from OSF in 1970. Ruby loved spending quality time with her family and many others who came to know her as Aunt Mutt or a second mom. She loved cooking for her family, fishing and growing beautiful flowers in her garden. Ruby leaves to cherish her precious memories, three daughters, Hattie Cockroft, Geneva Robinson, Juanita Duncan, one beloved step-son William E. Robinson, 3o grandchildren and a host of great- and great-great grandchildren. Ruby was preceded in death by her siblings, two sons, Augusta and David Robinson Jr., and four daughters, Ethel Lee Robinson, Emily Robinson, Alice Mae Robinson and Blanchea McDaniel. Services will be at 11:00am Saturday, March 19, 2016, at Bethel United Methodist Church. The Rev. Gary Wilson will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements Entrusted to T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel, 201 S Mac Arthur Hwy., Peoria, IL 61605.

Ruby Robinson

July 4, 1922 - March 13, 2016