Mary Elizabeth Theresa Hines Robinson was called home to The Lord on Monday, March 7, 2022. Born on July 25, 1936, she was 85 years old. The eldest child of the late Ethel Mae Jones Bias and Felix Hines, Sr., she was also predeceased by her youngest child, two brothers, and her spouse of 39 years.
Mary spent her childhood in Fairfield, Alabama, and graduated from Fairfield Industrial High School. She moved to New Jersey where she lived with her family until returning to Alabama in her later years.
Mary, a graduate of Douglass College of Rutgers University, retired from the Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Known for her deep faith, warm, welcoming smile, and “green thumb”; a devout Catholic and avid, lifelong volunteer, Mary served in several church ministries, for example, as a Eucharistic Minister, Parish Council member, and CCD teacher. She also volunteered for many community endeavors.
Beloved by all, Mary is mourned by her five adult children, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; five sisters, four brothers, and a host of family and friends.
A celebration of her life will be held July 23, 2022. Details to follow.