Elsie Carver Robinson, born April 18, 1935, a native of Bon Secour, longtime resident of Sarland and 15-year resident of Orange Beach, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Winnie Cooper and Lewis E. Carver.
She and William “Tommy” Robinson were high school sweethearts at Vigor High School, where she was a member of the first graduating class. They married at age 17 and celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Nov. 5.
She worked alongside him through their marriage and she always had a passion for gardening and flowers, studying the Word and helping other people.
Survivors include her husband, William Tommy Robinson Jr.; three children, Deborah Robinson (Pat) Nelson, William Gary (Maria) Robinson and Janet Robinson (Terry) Raines; seven grandchildren, Lauren Nelson, Amanda Robinson (Brett) Gilliland, Patrick Nelson, Shelley Robinson, Derek Raines, Lindsey Robinson and Haley Raines; two sisters, Jean Carver Scott and Faye Carver; many close friends and extended family.
Visitation was held Sunday, Nov. 18 at First Baptist Church, Gulf Shores. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 19 at the church.
The family requests memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores Building Fund, 2200 W. First St., Gulf Shores.
Arrangements are by Pine Rest Funeral Home Inc., Foley.
