Betty L. Robinson

August 11, 1947 - May 7, 2017

Mansfield: Betty L. Robinson, 69, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017, at home after an extended illness. Betty was born August 11, 1947, in Andalusia, Al, to the late John Luckie Sr. and Annie Shine-Luckie. Betty accomplished many things in life, an exceptional wife, mother, teacher and provider and dedicated longtime member of Providence Baptist Church. Betty is survived by the love of her life of 51 years, husband, Jackie Robinson Sr. of Mansfield; a son, Jackie (Lisa) Robinson Jr., of Corona, CA; twin daughters, Monique (Keith) Robinson-Shannon, of Middletown, and Renee Robinson, of Mansfield; godchildren, Christa Thompson, Amy Picheco, and Sylvester (Laura) Wellington, of Mansfield; beloved grandchildren, Ashley, Jahina, Jaela, Mashala, Marquitis, Christopher, Tyrisha, Braeylan and Austin; special friends, Karolyn, Jimmy Coffee, Melanie, Chris, and Vienza Thompson, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, John Luckie Jr., Charlie Louis Luckie and Henry Clay Luckie; sister, Barbra Jean Luckie. The services will be held Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at 11 a.m. with one-hour prior calling to the services, at Providence Baptist Church, 112 W 6th St., Mansfield, with Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Hunt officiating; the burial will follow at Mansfield Cemetery. The family has entrusted Smalls Funeral Services with the arrangements. Www.smallsfuneralservices.org