Betty Louise Robinson
<p>Betty Louise Robinson, 85, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.</p><p><br></p><p>Betty was born Monday, April 14, 1941, in Merigold, Mississippi. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Belton Robinson and the late Elsie Louise (Whatley) Robinson.</p><p><br></p><p>Betty was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, Mawmaw, aunt, and friend. She was an avid quilter, served on the board for the Algood Quilt Festival, and enjoyed being a part of the local quilting community. She was an active member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church for 30-plus years and loved working in the nursery. She was a volunteer with the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Auxiliary for many years. Betty was loved by those who knew her, and she will be greatly missed.</p><p><br></p><p>Betty is survived by her husband of 63 years, Russ Robinson; 2 Children, James Robinson and Jennifer McCormick and her husband, Aaron; 2 Granddaughters, Jordan and Brooke McCormick; 2 Sisters, Barbara Jean Pender and Linda Moore; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Milton Robinson, and his wife, Patricia; Brother-in-law, Doug Pender.</p><p><br></p><p>Betty chose cremation, the family followed her wishes, and no services are planned.</p><p><br></p><p>To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message, please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com</p><p><br></p><p>Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.</p>Obituary
Betty Louise Robinson, 85, of Cookeville, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Betty was born Monday, April 14, 1941, in Merigold, Mississippi. She was the daughter of the late Edgar Belton Robinson and the late Elsie Louise (Whatley) Robinson.
Betty was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, Mawmaw, aunt, and friend. She was an avid quilter, served on the board for the Algood Quilt Festival, and enjoyed being a part of the local quilting community. She was an active member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church for 30-plus years and loved working in the nursery. She was a volunteer with the Cookeville Regional Medical Center Auxiliary for many years. Betty was loved by those who knew her, and she will be greatly missed.
Betty is survived by her husband of 63 years, Russ Robinson; 2 Children, James Robinson and Jennifer McCormick and her husband, Aaron; 2 Granddaughters, Jordan and Brooke McCormick; 2 Sisters, Barbara Jean Pender and Linda Moore; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Milton Robinson, and his wife, Patricia; Brother-in-law, Doug Pender.
Betty chose cremation, the family followed her wishes, and no services are planned.
To sign the online guestbook and send the family a message, please visit www.crestlawnmemorial.com
Arrangements entrusted to Crest Lawn Funeral Home - Cremation Center.
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