"Cleo?s mom ironed for my family when I was a little girl. I remember her and I remember Cleo being there too. Later, I would take the ironing to Emmalee?s house and Cleo was often there. They were always such lovely gracious women! "
In loving memory of
Cleo Lee Robinson
December 21, 1918 - March 5, 2021
Cleo Lee Robinson, age 102, of Quincy, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 10:15 am in Sunset Home.
Cleo was born December 21, 1918 in LaGrange, Missouri, the daughter of Lenvil and Emmalee Calsaw Lewis. She married Donald Elgin Robinson on August 18, 1945 in Quincy, Illinois. He preceded her in death on January 27, 1971.
Cleo was employed as a housekeeper for many years taking care of Mr. and Mrs. Rome Arnold, Mrs. Mary Jane Neville, and the Daniel Barry family. Cleo was a member of Green Chapel Baptist Church in LaGrange, MO.
Cleo was a very giving, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Her door was always open, never a stranger in her house. She never complained about anything. To Texas Balderas and Cornelia Theys she was like a second mother. She loved reading, especially Danielle Steel novels, and watching Golden Girls and westerns on TV.
Cleo is survived by her daughter, Karen Lynetta (Willie) Baldwin of Quincy; six grandchildren, Sheldon (Teresa) Robinson of Quincy, Melanie Pipkins of Quincy, Donyale (Randall) Lewis of Houston, TX, Broderick (Tracy) Baldwin of Chicago, IL, Tiffany (Steve) Batiste of Tucson, AZ, and Chycas (Brandy) Baldwin of Houston, TX; ten great-grandchildren, Jordan, Ciara, Kennedy, Jaela, Ron Jr., Kylan, Makiah, Nathan, Ian, and Olivia; a brother, Wayne Lewis of LaGrange, MO; and a sister-in-law, Beverly Lewis; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Cleo is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Richard "Buck" Lewis, Ralph Milton Lewis and Wilford Lewis, and three sisters, Frieda Lewis, Lottie Humphrey, and June Scott.
Services: 1:00 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with Rev. Jeff Green officiating. Please wear a mask if you plan to attend the service.
A recording of the service may be viewing using the following link: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/M8QCYHW6PF8RJ4NG
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home. Please wear a mask if you plan to attend the visitation.
Memorials: Memorials may be made to Sunset Home. Memorial Donations may be made online at https://memorials.hansenspear.com
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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
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"In loving memory, rest in heaven Grandma Robinson. Our deepest condolences to the family ~ Love, Brandy, Kylan & Makiah ?"
"Karen, it?s always hard to lose your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ??"
"Karen, my deepest condolences to you and your family! Miss Cleo was indeed a kind and caring lady. I have fond remembers of spending time in your home when we kids. 102 years, what a blessing. God honored Miss Cleo with long life. May God's peace and comfort enfold each of you as you celebrate a life well lived. Love & Prayers, Sharon Wilson-Foster"
"Mr. & Mrs. Baldwin and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We are sorry for your loss."
"Very sorry for your loss, Karen. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dianna Spradlin"
"Cleo was one of the most amazing people I ever met. She worked for my grandmother, and then my mother for many , many years. I never saw her in a bad mood. She always exhibited the character of Christ in all she did. She told me once she felt she was put on this earth to take care of people, and she did that with excellence! I know she took care of her own mother and aunt in her own home for a number of years, while she took care of our mother during the days. I used to talk to her about my frustrations with my mother when I was a teenager and about boys I dated :) She was a great listener! I considered her family and told her she was the most "normal" person in our family. I know she kept many family secrets, because she sure saw plenty over the years! I rejoice in knowing that she is now with Jesus and I look forward to seeing her again. I loved her very much. Texas Crew Balderas "
"Karen, Sheldon and entire family our prayers are with at this sad time. RIP Jeff & Joanne (Powers) Bergman "
"Sheldon, Teresa and family, I am so sorry to hear of your grandma's passing, but happy to know she is resting in the arms of Jesus. I am praying for comfort and peace for each of you. Lori Nyi"
"To Karen and family: My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Just know she is at peace. That is all we want for our parents. You are fortunate to have had her in your life for as long as you did. You were the last of our group to loose our mother. We are all with you. LOVE TO ALL Kelley"