Mrs. Ethelene Robinson

ROBINSON, Mrs. Ethelene - Age 89, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025 at Willowbrook Nursing Facility. Family hour 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM. Interment Gracelawn Cemetery, 5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Chapel 10:00 AM Wednesday. Mrs. Robinson will lie in state inthe Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral. Public visitation will be during family hour only. Ethelene Robinson affectionally known as “Big Mama” transitioned to go home to our father God May 2, 2025 on her birthdate. Born May 2, 1936 in Oxford, MS the daughter of Allie V. Howard and Belma Mitchell. She accepted Christ at a very early age and throughout her life she remained a true believer in Christ and proved to be a true servant of God and loving mother, grandmother of all her offspring and everyone around her. At the age of 18, on October 11, 1954 she united in marriage to Willie Robinson, Jr where together they bore four children before relocating to Flint, Michigan in 1962. In her early years in Flint she was a stay at home mom raising her children during that time she managed to complete her high school degree and continued her education at David’s school of Cosmetology where she earned a degree focusing on one day becoming a beautician and make-up artist. She then opened her business at home as a wig stylist called Ethel’s Wig and Styling and renewal service for seniors with the logo being “Don’t Throw your old wigs away! Let them see another Day! She serviced her neighborhood on the South side of Flint with numerous clients in the surrounding area. In 1968 she was hired into General Motors where she worked at the V-8 engine plant on the T-4 line for thirty-years before retiring. From then she along with her grandson Rapheal attempted to write a book about her life story as a child growing up in Mississippi a dream that would never manifest into a reality. But she pushed on and perfected her ability as an artist and was very good at that endeavor as well. Ethelene continued to follow her dreams after retirement to attempt to travel the world onto travel a few states in the US. Like Vegas, Atlantic City, Hawaii, Florida etc….. She loved the bus trips with her friends to these places while selling her Avon products and Tupperware. She enjoyed casino’s, hanging with family and friends, Barbeques, Card games, graduations, Birthdays, dancing, listening to music like jazz, blues and even big band music. She was always the one that was characterized as the life of the party always saying that you only live once, so let the good times roll! Her bond was always closer to the younger generation because she said older people was boring. She didn’t hold back on whatever she wanted to say and she said a lot. She was a member of the Eastern Star for a short time, its deserving of honorable mention Ralph Bunch Grand Lodge, Flint Chapter, District 2 * 2001. Mrs. Ethelene Robinson leaves to cherish her memories: 2 daughters, Frances Baker and Perlean Robinson, both of Flint; 9 grandchildren, Julie Baker of Kansas City, MO, Rapheal Robinson, Akera Robinson, Jolia Nunley, all of Flint, MI, Christopher (Naja) Robinson of San Antonio, TX, Venesha Riva, Fanta, Joseph Robinson, all of Phoenix, AZ; great-grandchildren, Market (Shauntel) Baker of Texas, Germaine and Kemshawn on Kansas, MO, Taylor Lamar of Connecticut, Xavier Robinson, Amya, Trinity, Noelle, Nolan, Parker and Priya, all of Flint, MI, Valencia, Markel Jr., Kemeyah, Antinez and Talesak, all of Texas, Brook of Flint, MI, Israel, Josiah, Micaih, Angel of Flint, MI; special cousin, David McEwen of Oxford, MS; best friend, Marie Gillespie of Flint; special brothers-in-law, Rev Lee Earl (Marilyn) Robinson of Oxford, MS and Charles (Bro Robinson) of Flint, MI; special cousin, Antoine Taylor of Flint; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousin-in-laws; you’re all loved as well just know this. My heart was big enough for you all see you on the other side. Follow the narrow path and you’ll surely see me there. Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her sons, Joe Willie and Curtis Robinson; bonus son, Anthony Patton; grandson, Kevin Corbitt Robinson; parents, Allie V Howard and Belma Mitchell; brother, Eugene Mitchell; cousins, K. C. Massey, Susie McEwen, Helen and Chester McEwen and Rosie McEwen; and Best friend, Tee Gibson. The family would like to express special thanks to Hurley 4th Floor ICU, ICUU, Willowbrook Manor, Quinn Rae, KeKe her Aides and Activity Staff and Swan Hospice Care.

Mrs. Ethelene Robinson

May 2, 1936 - May 2, 2025