Barbara Ann Robinson's Obituary
Barbara Ann Robinson was born in Alhambra, California on March 11, 1941 to proud
parents Reverend Earl J. Autry and Lula Mae Murphy (both deceased). She passed
away peacefully at her residence in San Diego, California on May 22, 2021 at the age of
80. She is preceded by her five children.
Barbara retired from the Naval Training Center Exchange after 20 years of service as a Retail
Supervisor. Her colleagues knew her as a kind soul and strict disciplinarian. Her second retirement
spanned 10 years as a San Diego County School Bus Driver. Barbara selflessness also contributed to the
care and welfare of 10 foster children.
Determination was her focus and dictated her path. She was dedicated and devoted to wherever her emotions led. She was honest enough to tell you what you didn’t want to hear; yet patient only when your point was expressed clearly and sensibly. Barbara was versatile when producing a quick meal, or creating at a gourmet chief level. As a creative gardener, her flowers and plants surrounded her with beauty she desired. Not only were these attributes mastered as a skill. These were her strengths. The most profound was that Barbara instilled these in her five Daughters. These Ladies were empowered to be strong, stay focused with a tenacity to achieve whatever goal they sought. To be pioneers and lead, not follow. To stand up for their convictions and be self-reliant. Above all, be proud! That was Barbara’s expectation for her girls – and she required nothing less.
She was very critical of herself and others, which made reaching out and asking for assistance difficult. Barbara was a woman who prided herself on solving her own problems – quieting and secretively. Her love for life never wavered.
Barbara leaves to cherish her memory her children: Latresa Wilkerson, Tresala Wilkerson, Roxanne Nwoye, Rosalyn Casas, Kristi Melson; 10 grandchildren (2 deceased); 7 great-grandchildren.
A Special Thank You
To Greenwood Memorial Park J. Francisco Pinedo, thank you for your support, attentiveness, comfort and prayers during this difficult time.
Acknowledgements
It is with the deepest love and appreciation that we thank you for your support during this sad time in our lives. Your many telephone calls, texts, visits and prayers are helping us through this most difficult transition. We ask that you continue to lift our family up in prayer.
Interment
JUNE 18, 2021 at 2:15 PM
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