Irene Robinson : Obituary

Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville announces the death and funeral services for Irene Dyer Robinson, age 89, of Young Harris, Georgia, who passed away Thursday, June 2, 2011.

Mrs. Robinson was a native of Union County, and was born on December 27, 1921, a daughter of the late Joseph Dyer and Pearl Townsend Dyer. She had lived in this area for most of her life, and was a member of Zion Methodist Church. Mrs. Robinson was a graduate of Young Harris College and North Georgia College. Irene was an elementary school teacher for 37 years in Dekalb and Towns Counties until she retired in 1984, and she was passionate about making a difference in the lives of her students. She was also like a second mother to all of her siblings and helped them in many ways over the years. Preceding her in death was her husband, Jack E. Robinson; her parents; and six brothers and two sisters. Irene was a devoted wife who was married to her husband Jack for 65 years. An avid gardener, Irene loved to can and share her bounty with many. She was a generous person with those she came in contact with.

She is survived by and will be lovingly missed by a sister, Maver Swanson, of Young Harris, Georgia; a brother, Jim Collins, of Blairsville, Ga. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Robinson have been scheduled for Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., in the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home in Blairsville, with Rev. Stacy Dyer and Rev. Jimmy Rogers officiating. Special music will be presented by The Shook Family. The following gentlemen have been selected to serve as pallbearers: Tony Dyer, Terry Dyer, David Jones, Donald Kimsey, Larry Swanson, and Justin Collins. Serving as honorary escort to the family will be Zachary Kimsey, Jackson Jones, and Andrew Jones. Burial will be in Zion Methodist Church Cemetery.

Visitation at the funeral home will begin on Friday evening, June 3, 2011 from 6 until 9 p.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville.