Patricia Smith Robinson

Patricia Smith Robinson, age 73, passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. She surrendered to the complications of Breast Cancer on May 26, 2017. Pat is survived by her husband Charles G. Robinson; her children, Bowen (Amanda) Robinson and Morgan (Michael) Tolia; her grandchildren, Lucy Robinson (3); Liam (10), Carissa (6) and Eleni (3) Tolia; her brother Greg (Denise) Smith; her sister-in-law, Barbie (Doug) Cooksey and a number of other relatives. Younger than her 73 years, Pat was born July 7, 1943, (shhhh don’t tell anyone) in Lansford, PA, to Col. Morgan H. and Rosemary Smith. Pat spent her formative years in Sumter, SC. She graduated from York High School in Langley, VA, and attended St. Francis Xavier Hospital School of Nursing in Charleston, SC, where she received her degree in nursing. In 1975, Pat married the love of her life Captain Charles G. Robinson and they settled their roots under the shade of the old Magnolia trees of Tallahassee, FL. She worked as a nurse for more than 50 years, infecting her patients with laughter, smiles, and her sweet southern charm. In addition to raising their two children, Pat also taught Sunday School at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, was a member of Springtime Tallahassee, and mentored young nurses entering the field. Giving to others was a driving force in her life. She treasured being a wife and mother, nursing, cooking, entertaining, and Florida State football. She was charming, entertaining, generous and kind. Her smile lit up a room and her laugh was absolutely contagious. Truly, to know Pat is to love her. There will be a celebration of Pat’s life at The Women’s Club of Tallahassee on Thursday, June 8, 2017, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To join in the celebration of Pat’s love of southern food and cooking, the family would like to invite anyone so inclined, to bring their favorite southern inspired appetizer or dish. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in her name to Catholic Social Services or Children’s Home Society. Kelly Barber of Bevis Funeral Home in Tallahassee (www.bevisfh.com or 850/385-2193) is assisting the Robinson family with their arrangements.

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Patricia Smith Robinson

July 7, 1943 - May 26, 2017