Linda Joyce Robinson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Linda Joyce Robinson, (nee Crumble) “Granny” was born April 29, 1945 to Louie and Lydia “LaVerne” (nee Thomas) Crumble in Clinton, Kentucky. Linda departed this life on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital surrounded with her family by her side. Linda was the second oldest of nine children. Linda received her general education while in attendance at Hickman County School System, Clinton, Kentucky. During this time, she met the love of her life and husband for 54 ¾ years, Jackie Robinson. Shortly after their union, they moved to Joliet, Illinois. They were married December 12, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois. Linda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She had a heart of gold and was so selfless. She always put others needs over her own. Their home was very modest but always filled with love, good food and music! Linda liked music, all genres of it. She passed that right on to her children too. Linda took her mother’s talent; she was an excellent cook! Linda always kept her daughters’ and sons’ hair styled; she received many compliments. This led her to attend cosmetology school. She also decided to return to the workforce after all her children attended school full-time. She looked for a position that would mirror their school schedules; Linda took a position as a Bus Monitor. While being employed as a Bus Monitor, she even managed to babysit her grandchildren! Her grandchildren would ride on routes with her so that their parents could also maintain full-time employment. They loved it too; they were with their favorite person, “Granny!” Linda loved her position. It allowed her to work with special needs and regular education children. They all liked“Mrs. Linda” too. She treated them like her own. She retired early from her position after the 2002 school year ended due to gait issues. Linda devoted her life to Jehovah God in September 1975. She made sure her children learned the “Truth.”It was not always easy being a Christian, but she made it look effortless. She maintained home Bible studies with her children even if she had to make it their bedtime story. While battling her illness which included very painful woundcare, the only way she could get through it, she would listen to the songs, podcasts or the Bible on JW.org. She remained faithful until the end. Linda is preceded in death by her youngest son, Marcus; parents, Louie and Lydia “LaVerne” Crumble; siblings, Jeffrey and Jacqueline Crumble; brother-in-law, Harold Crume and nephew; Stanley Crume. Linda leaves behind to cherish her memories: her devoted husband, Jackie Robinson, her children: Lynn Robinson-Williams, Jacqueline, Andrew, Charles “Andre” (Charlene), Crystal (Dwyane) Robinson- McCann and Cory Robinson all of Joliet, IL. Siblings: Gloria Crume, Thomas (Shirley) Crumble, Carolyn Finch, Charles (Shirley) Crumble,Benjamin (Beverly) Crumble, Deborah (Lee) Grady and Beverly Crumble. Grandchildren: Christina (David) Robinson-Thompson, Kharizma Logan, Jordan Robinson, Ryan Robinson, Kierra Robinson, Kaaliyah Anderson, NaChuna (Anthony) Jimerson and Nashana Alexander. Along with great grandchildren: Dejah Jimerson, Evion Jimerson, David Thompson Jr., Laylia Jimerson, Chase Thompson and Malia Robinson-Shaw, numerous nieces and nephews and many others who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Linda Joyce Robinson

April 29, 1945 - October 21, 2019