Barbara Robinson

CARBONDALE – Local resident, Barbara Robinson, passed away at Manor Court on Monday, October 14, 2019 in Carbondale after a long life of service and dedication to family, friends, country and community.



She was born July 18, 1944 to David “Leo” and Mary (Etherton) Robinson in Carbondale.



Barb is survived by three brothers and their wives, Jerry and Linda Robinson of Carbondale, Tom and Cheryl Robinson of Wisconsin, and Kenneth Robinson of Carbondale; and several nephews and nieces.



She was preceded in death by her parents.



Barb worked as an administrative secretary at Southern Illinois University of Carbondale for 27 years. She retired in 2006. She was a long time member of Murdale Baptist Church in Carbondale.



Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale with Reverend Paul Hicks officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park in Murphysboro. Visitation will be from 9 until 11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.



Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or Murdale Baptist Church and will be accepted at the funeral home.



To leave a story or memory of Barb visit www.meredithfh.com.