Jo Alice

Robinson

Mrs. Jo Alice Chapman Robinson, age 75, a native and resident of Grove Hill, AL, was born November 28 1939 to the parentage of the late Lockhart Chapman and Laura Mae Brown Chapman. She departed this life August 1st at her home.

"Momma Jo", as she was affectionately known, was a faithful member of Mt. Zion #2 Baptist Church of Grove Hill, AL where she served dutifully as President of the Women Ministry until her health declined. She was a former choir member and Sunday School teacher. She retired from the Culinary Committee at Mt Zion after over 20 years of loyal service. She was a member of the Grove Hill Community Club Association where she served as secretary/treasure. She coached the Mt. Zion Lady Cubs Softball Team and with her dynamic coaching skills, they won many trophies, awards, and recognitions.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie R. Robinson; one sister, Mary Lousie Chapman; four brothers, William "Bill", Caldwell, Bobby, and R. L. Chapman, and two grandsons, Frederick Robinson and Frank Coates, Jr..

Left to cherish her memories are two sons, Kelvin Chapman of Grove Hill, AL and Raymond Robinson of Fort Peace, FL; five daughters, Teresa (Frank) Coates, and Rosa (Reginald) Clarke, both of Grove Hill, AL; Cynthia (Eddie) Pritchett and Janice (Robert) Malone, both of Jackson, AL; Donna (Melvin) Calhoun of Thomasville, AL; two sisters, Verona Hill and Cobbie Robinson, both of Grove Hill, AL; 23 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; three god-children; Jessica Harmon of Jackson, AL; Cecil Robinson of Whatley, AL, and Kenneth Robinson of Fort Pearce, FL; special and devoted friends include the Mother's Board and Sunday School Class #7 of Mt. Zion #2 Baptist Church, co-workers of Wilson Hall Middle School Cafeteria, and her very devoted pet, "Benji".

Viewing Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 6-7pm at Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL; viewing Wednesday, August 5, 2015, 11am until the 12 noon service at Mt. Zion #2 Bapt. Church, Mt. Zion Road, Grove Hill, AL 36451, Rev. William E. Jackson, pastor and eulogist. Burial in the church cemetery.

Thank you for all kindnesses shown to the family of the late Mrs. Jo Alice Chapman Robinson. May God bless you!