1933

Hester Marie Robinson was born on 06 Oct 1933 in South Carolina, USA a child of Charlie Robinson and Maggie Thomas Robinson.

1940

Hester Robinson was counted in the census on 22 Apr 1940 in De Kalb, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
as a 7-year-old, female, single, Black or African American, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Charley Robinson; her mother, Maggie Robinson; and her siblings, Carrie Robinson, Polly Robinson, Charlie Robinson, and Maggie Robinson.

2018

On January 2018, Hester Robinson was mentioned as a living sister in the obituary of Carrie Bell Jones.

2025

She died on 20 Mar 2025 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, USA at Richland Prisma Health Hospital.

Hester Robinson

Hester Marie Robinson, daughter of the late Charlie Robinson and the late Maggie Thomas Robinson was born on October 6, 1933. Hester had eleven siblings; namely; Carrie, Poley, Charlie, Leetha, Ernest, Clarence, Gibbs, Virginia, Vernon, Cynthina, and Earl. Her oldest granddaughter Carla also predeceased Hester, Herman, a special nephew, who was reared in the same household as Hester predeceased, he’s in 2024. A favorite nephew Allen preceded Hester in death also.

Hester was educated in the public schools of Kershaw County School District in Camden, South Carolina, and she graduated from Jackson High School in Camden. At an early age, Hester received her religious education under the guidance of her nurturing parents and the tutelage of church leaders at St. Paul United Methodist Church. She faithfully attended services at St. Paul until she relocated to Paterson, New Jersey, she always participated in the activities of her church and supported the work and efforts of
the church even while away from St. Paul. In New Jersey, Hester became affiliated with FBH Baptist Church in Baptist where she ushered and actively supported the church there.

She was employed at North Jersey at Totowa Training School as a Human Service Assistant for many years until she retired and journeyed back to her beloved hometown. Hester enjoyed baking delectables and gardening. However, her gift and passion in life became increasingly apparent when Hester proceeded to take an early retirement from her employer in Totowa, New Jersey. She came back
home to care for her beloved brothers. She also administered to the needs of other family members, who suffered affliction. Through it all, she remembered to trust in God and faithfully attended worship at St. Paul upon her return to her beloved homestead.

With the passage of time, Hester’s health began to decline, and she was admitted to Ridgeway Manor Health Care Center in Ridgeway, South Carolina. In recent weeks, Hester’s body became weak, and she entered Richland Prisma Health Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina. Days later, on Thursday, March 20, Hester responded to God’s call and her journey on this earth ended. She is resting, her legacy has been established and cherished memories remain.

Survivors left to recall memories are, a loving son, Ricky Robinson, of Camden, South Carolina, a daughter-in-law Stella Robinson; a dedicated and devoted friend, Thelma Fletcher; two grandsons, Rikki, of Paterson, New Jersey, and Jason of Scotch Plains, New Jersey; two granddaughters, Lea, of Cresskill, New Jersey, and Sherisa of Huntersville, North Carolina. She is also survived by ten great grandchildren, five great great grandchildren, one special sister-in-law Elizabeth Robinson and many nephews’ nieces, and other relatives and friends.

Services

Viewing
Friday, March 28, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. Paul United Methodist Church
511 Knights Hill Road, Camden, SC 29020

Funeral Service
Friday, March 28, 2025
1:00 – 2:15 pm (Eastern time)
St. Paul United Methodist Church
511 Knights Hill Road, Camden, SC 29020