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Wanda Lee Corzine Robinson, 95, of
Murphysboro, IL., completed her earthly life on Monday, July 26, 2010 and
entered in to life eternal. She was born in Cairo, IL., on May 9, 1915, to
Rev. Charley Frank and Emma (Douglas) Corzine. She was united in marriage
to Rev. Dr. Wendell A. Robinson on July 26, 1936, at Centralia Demaree
United Methodist Church by her father. She joined her husband in pastoring
these United Methodist Churches: Worden 1937, Madison 1940, Cairo Tigert
Memorial 1944, Carmi First 1947, Carbondale District Superintendency 1953,
Marion First 1959, Olney First 1965. They lived 22 years in Olney in
retirement. Wanda was currently a member of the United Methodist Church in
Murphysboro. Wanda was known for her beautiful handcrafts and pound cakes,
which she used to bring joy to many parishioners and friends. She was
known for her unusual handmade detailed Christmas scenes made from
bottles, cardboard, cloth, etc. Her displays ranged from angel choirs,
nativities, Marion Square to an African Village. The village was a replica
where she and church members worked to build a mission in Africa, in 1978.
In 1953 they traveled to Japan to establish a church in a Tokyo suburb.
She and her husband were delegates to the 10th World Methodist Conference
in Oslo, Norway, in 1961. Travel was a lifelong passion. She is survived
by two daughters and one son-in-law; Sandra and Rev. Earl Renshaw of
Murphysboro, and Rev. Sharon R. Potter of Carterville, four grandchildren;
Pastors Lisa and Doug Cherry of Carbondale, Elizabeth and husband Jeff
Groh of Oklahoma City, OK., Jay Potter and wife Erin of New York City,
NY., Andrea Potter of Davenport, Iowa, 14 great-grandchildren and two
great-great grandchildren, one brother; Lilbourn Corzine of Dallas, TX.,
one sister-in-law; Sally Corzine Fate of Memphis, TN., also numerous loved
nieces and nephews. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband in 2002, brothers; C.F. and Marvin Corzine, and a half sister
Irene Baggett. Visitation will be from 6 to 8pm on Friday, July 30, 2010
at Crawshaw Funeral Home in Murphysboro. A funeral service will be held at
Centralia, IL., Demaree United Methodist Church on Saturday, July 31, 2010
at 11am with visitation one hour prior. The family will officiate. Burial
will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Centralia on old route 51. Memorials
may be made to The Preacher's Aid Society of the IGRC, P.O. Box 19207
Springfield, IL., 62794-9207 or to Hospice of Southern Illinois, ,210
Halfway Road, Marion, IL. 62959 |
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