Service will be Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Mt. Enon Baptist Church. Visitation to begin at 11am and service to follow at 12pm.
Robbie L. (Hayes) King, age 88, was born August 28, 1931, to
the late Jessie and Willie (Bennett) Hayes in Clarksdale, Mississippi. She was
the third of six surviving children. In her youth Robbie gave her life to
Christ at Hopson Chapel M.B. Church. In 1947, the family relocated to Chicago,
Illinois.
Robbie graduated from McKinley High School and later joined the
Greater Galilee M.B. Church. As a member, she humbly served wherever she saw a
need, earning her the family nicknamed “Deacon Galilee”. In 1972, Robbie exited
her career with Pitney Bowes to serve full time as the church’s secretary.
Robbie was the proud mother of one child Avajean, yet briefly fostered two
sisters, Emily and Ruby Holt. In 1992, Robbie married Willie King Sr., she was
then blessed with 9 stepchildren Willie Jr., (Georgia), Carl (Lesia), Gearlene,
Sharon (deceased), Lawrence (Shannon), Sheila, Cornelius (Cathy), Veronica
(Allen), Brenda, and many grandchildren. After retiring in 1994, Robbie and Willie
relocated to Dayton, Ohio. They joined Greater St. John M.B. Church. Where she
served in several ministries. Mandrill Sr., Sheila, Mandrill Jr., and Malon,
became a fixated part of Robbie’s life over the last twenty years. This
relationship was a result of Robbie’s caring for children in her home.
She made
her earthly transition on June 17, 2020, at Hospice of Dayton. Where in heaven
she was greeted by her two sisters Claretha Martin and Bertha Windham. Her
earthly existence will be missed by the aforementioned, one brother Jimmie
(Barbara) Hayes, two sisters Charlene Smith and Betty Knox, one aunt Erma Jean
Bennett, two spiritual daughters Margaret Mason and Karen Smith, and countless
other relatives and friends. Forever striving to fulfill her legacy is her
devoted daughter Avajean Hayes, grandchildren Khalilah Forté and Trevor Bush,
great-grandchildren Phillip lll, Alon, Serenity, Trevor, Karis, and Kaylee, a
special niece, Vanessa Hollins, and friend Orene James. “To God Be the Glory
for All Things YOU Have Done” Order of Service Pastor Norman Bradfield Sr.
Professional arrangements entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home.
