Melba Eva Mills Robinson

A native of North Carolina, she was born May 8, 1923. She was the daughter of the late Frank & Lula Mills. She was the oldest of 12 siblings. In addition to her parents, Melba was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Charlie Robinson; her beloved daughter, Carol Robinson Smith; and her granddaughter, Mary Catherine (Cathi) Smith. Also, preceding her in death were 4 brothers and 5 sisters.

Melba’s greatest joy in life besides serving her Lord was meeting and loving all people.

She is survived by her son, Charles E. Robinson; her 2 granddaughters, June Bowles and her husband, David of Cary, NC; Missy Gower and her husband, Mel of Apex, NC; her 5 grandsons, Jimmy Smith and his wife, Kathy of Apex, NC; Kenny Smith and Nelson Smith both of Cary, NC; Sam Robinson and his wife, Adrienne of Cary, NC; Thomas Blake Robinson of Gloucester, VA.

Melba has 2 great-grandsons: Layton Carroll Smith of Apex, NC; Dylan Smith of Cary, NC; and 2 great-granddaughters, Chloe and Brianna Gower of Apex, NC.

Melba is survived by 2 loving sisters: Jackie Mills of Raleigh, NC; Winifred Smith and husband, Jim, of Cary, NC; and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, other relatives & friends.

The family will receive friends from 7-9 pm on Tuesday evening (March 15th) at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home at 200 Southeast Maynard Road, Cary, North Carolina.

A graveside service will take place at the Mill Branch Cemetery in Sharpsburg, North Carolina on Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 at 3:00 PM. In addition, the family will receive friends from 2:00-2:45 p.m. (45 minutes) prior to the graveside service.

Melba was a dedicated and active member in her church. She will be remembered as a giving person, a dear friend, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt.

Those who wish to honor the memory of Melba Mill Robinson may do so with a contribution to either: Colonial Baptist Church, 6051 Tryon Road, Cary, NC 27518 or Rocky Mount Bible Church, 5630 Dortches Blvd (NC43 North), Rocky Mount, NC 27804.

Services entrusted to Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 200 Southeast Maynard Road, Cary, NC 27511, (919) 467-8108 [www.brownwynnecary.com].