Ethel Marie (Mccormick) Robinson

Ethel Marie (McCormick) Robinson, 97, Bidwell, (formally of Gallipolis) peacefully went home to be with the Lord on April 18, 2005. She was born January 17, 1908 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clarence J. and Leona (Durr) McCormick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hoke Robinson, in 1987.

Ethel was a 1927 graduate of Gallia Academy High School, a retired employee of the former Mitchell Office Supply in Gallipolis, a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and the Gallia County Senior Center where she is best known for founding and directing the "Olde Tyme Chorus". She was selected as WSAZ's "Hometown Hero" and played piano for many area churches throughout her life. She received numerous "Outstanding Citizen" awards from several local, state, and national organizations. Active in Girl Scouts and 4-H for many years, Ethel also helped to bring The Council of Area Aging to Gallia County. Ethel loved people and participated in numerous activities around the area that helped people in any way. Every day was a good day to her, with no complaints, and she endeavored to share her smile and happiness with all she came in contact with. She loved God dearly and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She lived her last remaining time at the home of her son.

She is survived by son, David M. (Nancy) Robinson, Bidwell; sister, Margaret Blazer, Gallipolis; four grandchildren: Susan (Warren) Robison, Colton, Ohio; T. Jay (Diana) Robinson, St. Louis, Missouri; Tanya (Phil) Baird, Gallipolis; and Scott (Tammy) Robinson, Rapid City, South Dakota; nine great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by brother, Gardner McCormick.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, April 21, 2005 at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Barbara Carriere officiating. Burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens, Gallipolis. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, 420 First Ave, Gallipolis, Wednesday 5:00-8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to:
Gallia County Senior Resource Center
1167 State Route 160
Gallipolis, Ohio 45631
or
Area Agency On Aging District 7
160 Dorsey Dr.
Rio Grande, OH 45674
or
Holzer Hospice
100 Jackson Pike
Gallipolis, OH 45631