Martha G Robinson

ROBINSON, Martha G. age 85, of Centerville, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2015. She was born on September 4, 1929 in Harrodsburg, KY to the late Oscar and Bessie Gortney. Martha graduated from the University of Dayton in 1965 and also attended Eastern Kentucky State Teacher's College, Miami University and Wright State University. She went on to teach at Smith Elementary in Oakwood, until 1984. Martha was a loving, respectful and generous wife, mother, sister and friend to all. She volunteered at Kettering Hospital and was a long time, active member of Central Christian Church in Kettering. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Dickerson and Mary Helen Gortney; and her infant daughter, Sharon Louise Robinson. Martha is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, James Robinson; three daughters, Stephanie (Bob Vollowitz) Jurusz, Deb (Chip) Bok, and Jen (Jeff) Thomas; a brother, William Gortney; two sisters, Monnie Talley and Margaret Tapp; 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10-11am on Friday, July 31, 2015 at Central Christian Church, 1200 Forrer Blvd, Dayton, OH 45420, with a funeral service following at 11am. A reception will be held at the church after the service, followed by a burial at Miami Valley Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.routsong.com.