Mother Lillie Maude Edwards Robinson was born December 22, 1926 to the late George Edwards, Sr. and Queen Esther Byrd Edwards.

She attended Woodland Avenue Elementary School where she was taught by her aunt.  At the age of 40, Lillie decided to further her education at Forsyth Technical Nursing and CNA programs in the early 70's, earning a degree which allowed her to work with her passion, the elderly.  In her early years, she was employed by several prominent families of the city.  She retired from Silas Creek Manor Nursing Home after 28 years of service.

Mother Robinson continued her employment until she was 85 years young, working for several seniors in various communities.

In the community, she was a past member of the Elks Lodge where she served for several years. She became a volunteer at the Samaritan Kitchen and served for over 20 years and at the Bethesda Center for six years.   She was also a classroom volunteer for Sedge Garden Elementary and Union Cross Elementary schools.  She was also active on Sunday afternoons at Sunrise Towers sharing her love of Jesus through song and prayer.

Mother Lillie was a former member of First Calvary Baptist Church where she was the supervisor of the Junior Usher Board for over 50 years, a member of the Vocal Choir, Missionary, Nursing Board and a lover of Sunday School.  She was a faithful listener of the Light 1340 on 103FM and becoming a member of the Light Church in her homebound years.  She would daily call in to share her love of Jesus to her "Boss Lady" and the Light Church Family.

In 2019, she became "Mother Of The Year" for the Light Radio Station where she attended the Mother's Day Celebration each year wearing her crown and sash proudly.

Mother Lilly was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Mrs. Georgia Tucker, Mrs. Mabel Hodge, Mrs. Armetta Bowling; and one brother, Mr. George Edwards, Jr. Mother Lillie Maude Wilburn Robinson, 98, departed this life Monday August 18, 2025 at The Southwood Assisted Living

She leaves not to mourn, but to cherish many memories, two daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Mitchell (Jimmy) of the city, Mrs. Anne Hubbard of Charlotte, NC; two step-daughters, Ms. Tommie Robinson Davis of Upper Marlboro, MD and Ms. Calista Jennings of the city; a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Merritt of Columbus, OH; three grandchildren, Ms. Jihon Mitchell and Mr. Jalon Mitchell of the city, and Ms. Toya Hubbard of Charlotte, NC; a host of other grands, great grands, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, friends, admirers; and her great grand pup, Chloe Mitchell.

Mother Lillie will truly be missed by all who knew her.  Though her "Little Light" has now gone dim, her love for Jesus will strongly be remembered.

A LIFE WELL LIVED, A LEGACY MAKER FOREVER.

A homegoing celebration will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday August 23, 2025 at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist . The family will receive friends from 11:00am-12:00pm at the church. Her remains may be viewed Friday from 12pm-5pm at the funeral home. Interment will be held at 11:00 am  Monday August 25, 2025 at Piedmont Memorial Gardens.