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Lorita Joyce Robinson

January 12, 1941 - March 27, 2022
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First Baptist Church of Granbury
1851 Weatherford Hwy ( Hwy 51 N )
Granbury, TX 76048
Thursday 3/31, 2:00 pm

Lorita Joyce Robinson

 

 

Surrounded by her beloved husband, her four daughters, and three of her eight grandchildren, Lorita Joyce Robinson passed from this world into the loving arms of God on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Service: 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 31, 2022, First Baptist Church, Granbury.

 

Born in Big Spring, Texas, on January 12, 1941, Lorita was the second child and oldest daughter of Jesse and Lucille Overton. With her older brother, Jesse Louis, and younger sister, Lanell, she attended Forsan schools, participated in stock shows, and attended Forsan Baptist Church. Lorita graduated as valedictorian of her Forsan High School class in 1959.

 

From childhood, Lorita’s life’s ambition was to create and love a family. When she was fifteen years old, she met the boy with whom she would spend her life at the San Angelo Stock Show, and on June 26, 1959, Lorita married Mac Robinson. They both enrolled at Howard College. Eleven months later, their oldest daughter, Tammi arrived, and the young family then moved to Waco, Texas, where Mac completed an education degree at Baylor University. While in Waco, their second daughter, Pam, was born.

 

Lorita and Mac returned to West Texas in early 1962 to build a life there, but God’s call to ministry changed their plans. Mac left school teaching and began pastoring his first church, Lorita’s home church in Forsan, and soon their third daughter, Kenda, was born.

 

As a pastor’s wife, Lorita began a lifetime ministry of serving alongside Mac, caring for church members, playing the piano for worship services, and teaching preschool Sunday School. New churches would soon take the family to Fort Worth-Dallas area, where they served several area congregations for eleven years and welcomed their fourth daughter, Amy.

 

In 1978, First Baptist Church of Beeville, Texas called Mac as their pastor, and the family moved to South Texas. Lorita taught the three-year-old Sunday School class. She had a special gift with preschoolers and loved teaching them Bible truths and about Jesus. For many years, she also led training sessions for preschool teachers across South Texas.

 

Lorita delighted in welcoming people into her home, hosting coffees, Christmas parties, Easter egg hunts, and wiener roasts. She loved holidays, decorating for all holidays, but she especially loved decorating her whole house for Christmas and having her family gather to celebrate.

 

Lorita’s most significant role and the one that gave her greatest joy was mothering her “girls” and then being Grandmommy to her eight grandchildren: Michael Durso, Madyson Russell, Ashley Garza, Kie Jones, Aaron Russell, Alex Durso, Alyssa Russell, and Morgan Garza. She invited them for overnight visits and longer summers visits, always making each one of them feel special. Lorita also loved her sons-in-law: Dana Jones, Keith Durso, Brad Russell, and Buddy Garza.

 

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Lorita Joyce Robinson     Surrounded by her beloved husband, her four daughters, and three of her eight grandchildren, Lorita Joyce Robinson passed from this world into the loving arms of God on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Service: 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 31, 2022, First Baptist Church, Granbury.   Born in Big Spring, Texas, on JanuaryContinue Reading

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Kathryn Robinson left a message on March 29, 2022:
My memories of precious Aunt Lorita are ones that I will always treasure. This one-of-a-kind, "genteel" lady welcomed this Alabama southern girl into the extended Robinson family with open arms and kindness and I found a safe place in the home that she and Uncle Mac always shared with Loren and me and our five daughters. We were so blessed that she and Uncle Mac and our dear friend-cousin, Kenda, made it a priority in their full lives to make the trip to Springtown, Texas to welcome our first baby girl, Kimberly. Their encouraging words, wise advice, and tender awe of our firstborn in those first few weeks of new parenthood helped steady us for the lifelong and high calling of being parents (and now grandparents) whose calling is to love our treasures....our children & grands...with intention and purpose and to help all who are in our influence to know of the salvation and hope one can find when he/she comes to know Jesus Christ personally. Aunt Lorita exemplified the kind of Mama that I wanted to be with our girls and the kind of hostess who made anyone and everyone feel seen and special as she shared her home and food and family with us no matter when we would spontaneously call to come by and get a hug, visit a little, and sometimes even "book" a room for a quick overnight stay! Loren and I are deeply grateful for both Aunt Lorita and Uncle Mac's prayers and support for our ministry and family throughout the years in the different places where we have followed God's call. My heart is aching that I didn't get to tell her one more time how much she meant to me, but I hope she knows since she is now in the presence of our Savior King. You are forever part of our heart and life, Aunt Lorita. Thank you for your example of loving well, with intention and purpose. We will carry on your legacy until we arrive Home as well. 💖💝
Kirkby & Janna Townsend and family left a message on March 29, 2022:
Our hearts are saddened to hear of Lorita’s passing. As a young family coming to Beeville she helped us to adjust in our new environment. She encouraged and supported us in so many ways and became a close friend. We lift you Mac and girls in prayer during this time.
Diann Ferguson left a message on March 29, 2022:
I truly loved and respected Lorita and the Robinson family while they pastored First Baptist Church, Beeville. I am so sorry for your loss and rejoice in the knowledge that she is standing in the presence of her Lord and Savior!! Love you all, Diann Ferguson
Ronald Newton left a message on March 29, 2022:
I am sorry for your loss. It seems Mrs. Robinson was a wonderful wife and mother who left you with many good memories.
Samuel Park left a message on March 29, 2022:
Her life will continue through the loved family and community her love has touched.
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Tarris Rosell left a message on March 29, 2022:
Pam and family, you all are remembered here with care and concern as you celebrate the beautiful life of your mother while mourning her passing from this life. May you find comfort in sharing sweet memories together today and in days to come.
Phil & Jan Hockensmith left a message on March 29, 2022:
What a beautiful life lived for her husband, her daughters, her family and friends, and for her God. The lives she has touched will continue to flow, carrying her blessings to others in this river of life.
Wiley Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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