Frances Lucile Robison

Frances L. Robison, 94 years old, went home to her Father in Heaven on February 20th, 2018. She passed away at her residence in Indian Harbor Beach, Florida surrounded by family. She was the widow of William Robison, Jr. They shared 60 wonderful years of marriage together.

Fran was born in Tallahassee, Florida on July 7th, 1924 to Malcolm and Annie Mae Yancey. She spent most of her life in Tallahassee before moving down to Indian Harbour Beach in September of 2011. She graduated from Leon High in 1941 and from the University of Virginia as a R.N. in 1947.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and their Dorcus Circle. She enjoyed hooking, sewing, arranging flowers, and most of all being a wife and mother. She belonged to the Garden Club and a Sewing Club. Most will remember Fran for her loyalty to family and service to others.

She is survived by six siblings: Mary Stuart Hartman, Joyce Post, Betty Allen, Jane Sutton, William Yancey, and Susan Perkins; four children: Elise Brown, Franklin Robison, Lenae Goldstein, and Debbie Kay Meixel; five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

Along with her parents and husband, she was predeceased by three brothers, Malcolm Yancey Jr., James Yancey, and Albert Yancey.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 24th, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Roselawn Cemetery, 843 Piedmont Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32312. A reception will follow at Culley's Funeral Home, 700 Timberlane Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32312.

In lieu of flowers, Fran asked that donations be made to the University of Virginia Nursing Program or a charity of your choice.