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Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 1:00 p.m.-
Turner Monumental A. M. E. Church
66 Howard Street, N. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30317 Rev. Dr. Earle Ifill, Presiding Elder
Officiating
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Free from a heart bound by captivity; Free from eyes that cannot see; from ears that cannot hea~ a world of darkness a life of sin and
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Sis. Jennie Mae Robinson was the oldest child born to the late Louis and Tommie Lou Hill on
May 22, 1936 in Atlanta, Georgia.She attendedAtlanta Public Schools.
She married Mr. Charlie Robinson. They were the parents of four children: Trmothy, Larry, Jeanette and Sheila, now deceased. Jennie Mae, as a wife, loved and attended to the needs of her husband. She was his confidante and friend, a faithful helpmate and a virtuous woman ... As a mother, she nurtured, molded and instructed her children by the words of the Lord ... tltrain up a child in the way ..." As a grandmother, she was loveable and attentive and her grandchildren loved and adored her. As a sister, she was supportive and nurturing. She was admired and respected by her relatives and friends.
Jennie Mae was a gardener and loved flowers. She was also creative with her hands. She was actively involved with the senior citizens of DeKalb County.
Sis. Jennie Mae Robinson joined Turner Monumental A. M. E. Church with her family under
the pastorage of the late Dr. C. C. Hughes. When she joined the church, she accepted the challenges of being actively involved in the ministries of the church. She could be found in Sunday School, Bible Study, working in the Vacation Bible School, ushering, attending to the poor, leading devotional services, preparing communion, fervently praying, attending to the sick and shut-ins, softly speaking words of kindness and comfort and gently smiling. She was a devout Christian woman.
She was an ordained Gospel Minister by the Arkwright Baptist Church on March 18, 1994.
Sis. Jennie Mae Robinson will leave a void that will be difficult to fill throughout her church and the community/ Her memories will linger in the hearts of both family and friends. She leaves to
cherish her memory and rejoice in her homegoing: husband, Mr. Charlie Rohinson, three (3) children:
Mr. & Mrs. Trm Hill (Gwen), Mr. and Mrs. Larry Robinson, and Mrs. Jeanette Clarke (Randolph); fifteen grandchildren: Rev. Rico, Trmothy and Monica Hill, Tangela, Vashanon, Felecia, Tony, Kitn, and Mario Robinson, Shondreka, Randolph, Jr. and Jonathan Clarke, LaSheila Daniel, Katrina and Terry Chaney; fifteen (15) great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Charlie Mae Burton, two (2) brothers: Mr. Eugene Robinson (Mary), Mr. & Mrs. Donald Robinson (Gloria), two (2) sisters-in-law: Mrs. Willie M. Hogan and Ms. Mottie B. Robinson; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends.
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Sis. Sheila Chaney Wilson was the youngest child born to Mr. Charlie and the late Mrs. Jennie Mae
Robinson on March 28, 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Atlanta Public and DeKalb County
Schools. At a young age, along with her mother the late Sis. Jennie Mae Robinson and her siblings, Sheila
joined Turner Monumental A M. E. Church. She participated in youth activities and sang in the choir. As
an adult, Sheila's quest for the Lord took her to other churches but she returned to her home church, Turner. At Turner she attended Bible Study, Sunday School, and sang in the choirs of the church. She loved praising the Lord. She was the mother of three (3) children: LaSheila, Katrina, and Terry. Professionally, she was a certified private security officer and a former MARTA bus and rail operator.
Sis. Sheila Chaney Wilson is survived by: father, Mr. Charlie Robinson; three (3) children: LaSheila Daniel, Katrina and Terry Chaney; six (6) grandchildren: Elisha, Christopher, Tiara, Keshon, Kezell, and Jayla, a grandchild who preceeded her in death; brothers: Mr. & Mrs. Tim Hill, Sr. (Gwen), Mr. & Mrs.
Larry Robinson; sister, Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Clarke aeanette); three (3) aunts: Mrs. Charlie Mae Burton,
Mrs. Willie M. Hogan and Ms. Mottie B. Robinson; two (2) uncles: Mr. Eugene Robinson (Mary) and Mr. & Mrs. Donald Robinson (Gloria), a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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Prelude ...................................... ....Rev. Rodney Cash & Sis. Cynthia Dunn-Zachery Processz.onal ........................................................................ "I Love to Praz.se H.zm '' Opening Song................. "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" ............... Congregation Prayer ........................................................................................... .Rev. S. W. Wicker Scriptures:
Old Testament ..........................................................Rev. Melvin J. Edmonds New Testament .....................................................................Rev. David Luke Selection ...........................................Turner Monumental A.M. E. Church Mass Choir Reflections: (please limit to 3 minutes)
Solo ........................................................ .......................Sis. Patricia Mitchell Bryant Obituary ............................................................................................... .Read Silently Solo ............................................................................................Bro. Jeffrey Jackson Eulogy.............................................................................. The Reverend Dr. Earle Ifill Acknowledgment of Condolences ........................ Recessional ........................................................................ "I'm Bound for Mount Zion"
Interment Kennedy Memorial Gardens 2500 River Road - Ellenwood, Georgia 30049
(Dinner will be served immediately following the interment in the R. R. Wright Dining Hall)
Order ofService
Stewards and Trustees of Turner Monumental A.M. E. Church Family Members
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Stewardess Board of Turner Monumental A. M. E. Church
Women s Missionary Society
Neighbors and Friends
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The family of the late Sis. Jennie Mae Robinson and Sis. Sheila Chaney Wilson expresses their
sincere gratitude to their family, neighbors, and friends for every act of kindness shown to them during
these hours ofsorrow. A very special thank you to our church family for the outpouring oflove, concern
and all that you have done for the family. When it seemed it was too much to bear, we looked around and
you were there extending your hands in support, your hearts full of love, your shoulders to lean on and
words of comfort. Thank you for lifting clouds and letting the sun shine through.
The Family
A trust fund will be set up in memory ofSis. Jennie Mae Robinson and Sis. Sheila Chaney Wilson at the Bank ofAmerica National Bank..
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