Florence Robinson

Morton - Robinson Florence A. Robinson, 93, of Danville IL., formerly of Morton IL., passed away at 3:10 pm on Friday March 15, 2013 at Provena United Samaritans Hospital in Danville IL. She was born on July 29, 1919 to William and Hulda (Horn) Toedte in Cooter, MO. She married Martin D. Robinson on June 17, 1950 in Nashville IL. He preceded her in death on August 3, 2003. Florence is survived by her son Michael D. Robinson, of Morton IL.; daughter Mary Robinson Speed of Danville; grandsons Matthew (Sarah) Reeves, Noah Reeves, and Samuel Bunting; and six great-grandchildren Isaiah, Ana, Elijah, Malakai, Silas, and soon-to-be born great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Martin, three sisters and three brothers. After graduating from Business College Florence went to work for Shell Oil as a secretary in Tulsa OK. and then Centralia IL. and she remained there until her marriage to Martin. Florence enjoyed reading a good book and using her skills in the kitchen to feed her family. An enthusiastic fan of Alan Jackson she attended two of his concerts. Florence liked ladybugs and cardinals. Later in her life she was led to the Lord by her grandson Matthew. A celebration of Florence's life will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday March 19, 2013, at Sunset Funeral Home in Danville with Pastor Rebert of the First Baptist Church officiating and burial at Roberts Cemetery in Morton, Illinois, at a later date. A visitation will be held prior to services from 12:30 to 2:00 pm, on Tuesday March 19, 2013, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, A Life Celebration Home in Danville. Memorials may be made in Florence's name to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. Condolences may be left at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com