Melinda Marie

Robinson

Mrs. Melinda Marie Holcombe Robinson, age 42, a resident of the Winn Community of Jackson, AL, was born December 15, 1975 in Chatom, AL to the parentage of Clarence Holcombe, Sr. and Frankie Lee Johnson Holcombe. "Linda Ree", as she was lovingly known, departed this life at her home on May 23, 2018.

She gave her life to Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Frankville, AL. After being united in Holy Matrimony to Orlando G. Robinson, she relocated to Jackson and united with Fervent Life Christian Center under the pastorage of Bishop Jim Perine, Jr.

She was a 1994 honor graduate of Washington County High School where she excelled in basketball and softball. She furthered her education at the University of West Alabama. Melinda recently received her certification as a pharmacy technician and was employed at Walgreen's Pharmacy and Hudson's Dirt Cheap. She loved sports, fishing, and cooking, but her most favorite enjoyment was dinner dates with her husband.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Maggie Lee Boykin, and paternal grandparents, Sam Holcombe, Sr. and Mattie Beatrice Holcombe.

She will forever be cherished and loved in the hearts of her devoted family;  husband, Orlando G. Robinson, Sr., two sons, Quadderius Washington and Terrell Robinson, and one step-son, Orlando Robinson, Jr., all of Jackson, AL; one step-daughter, Shanice Robinson of Montgomery, AL; parents, Clarence, Sr.  and Frankie Lee Holcolmbe of Frankville, AL; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lloyd Marvin and Rose Robinson of Jackson AL; four sisters, Mary Abston of Wiggins, MS; Felecia (William) Blankley and Tawanda Holcombe, both of Frankville, AL; LaTosha (Jerome) White of Chatom, AL; one brother, Clarence (Tracey) Holcombe, Jr. of Frankville, AL; brother-in-law, Lloyd M. Robinson, Jr. of Denver Colorado; two sisters-in-law, Susan Robinson of Denver, CO, and Samantha Robinson of Birmingham, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, dear friends and other relatives.

Viewing Friday, June 1, 2018, 1-6pm at Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Rd., Jackson, AL 36545. Viewing Saturday, June 2, 2018, 10am until the 11am service at Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Bishop Jim Perine, Jr., pastor and eulogist. Following burial in Mt. Bethel Cemetery, the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church.

Services with sympathetic care and legendary professionalism entrusted to Andrews Funeral Home, 800 Depot Road, Jackson, AL. Condolences to the family at www.andrewsfuneralhomejackson.com and on Andrews Funeral Home Facebook page.