Gloria R. Robinson

Gloria R. Robinson, 90, of North passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, the love of her life, William R. (Rodney) Robinson, Sr. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, March 4, 2022 at North United Methodist Church, 8301 Salley Road, North, S. C. with Rev. Richard Toy officiating.Burial will follow at Pen Branch Cemetery, 325 Pen Branch Road, North, S. C.The family will receive friends inside Pen Branch Church following the burial. Mrs. Robinson was born in Rowesville, a daughter of the late John Gary Robinson and the late Maude Funchess Robinson. She moved to North in the 2nd grade, continuing on to graduate from North High School, after which she furthered her education at Baptist Hospital in Columbia where she received her RN Degree in Nursing.She carried this caring, devoted career into her community as well, never turning a neighbor or anyone, at anytime down who was in need of nursing care of who just simply needed help.Mrs. Gloria was a faithful, lifetime member of North United Methodist Church, serving in the nursery for many years, as a Sunday School teacher, a member of the United Methodist Women, Prayer Chain and Bereavement Committee Coordinator.She wholeheartedly believed in God, family and love of life.She loved being a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, all of which gave her fulfillment, excitement and wonderful joy.She retired after 30 years of her devoted nursing career from the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, North Health Center.She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include sons, William (Billy) R. (Trudy) Robinson, Jr., Bruce Lenaire (Rhonda) Robinson; daughter-in-law, Amanda Robinson; grandchildren, Rachelle R. (Lenair) Jeffcoat, William R. (Stephanie) Robinson, III, Jacob Michael (Cyndel) Robinson and Kaitlyn Robinson; great grandchildren, Riley Jeffcoat, Kipton Jeffcoat, Lakelyn Robinson, Ellie Robinson and Eden Robinson; sister, Linda R. (Paul) Rawl; niece, Ladoski Inabinet and a number of other nieces and nephews.Mrs. Robinson was predeceased by a son, Robert (Bobby) Allen Robinson, great granddaughter, Saylor Ann Robinson; sisters, Margaret R. Wingard and Carolyn R. Floyd; brothers, John William Robinson, Heyward Robinson and Marion Robinson. Pallbearers will be William Robinson, Jacob Robinson, Riley Jeffcoat and Kipton Jeffcoat. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SC UMVIM ERT, United Methodist Conference Center, 4908 Colonial Dr., Columbia, S. C.29203. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcalhanyfuneralhome.com. Culler-McAlhany Funeral Home of North is assisting the family.