Imogene 'Gene' Quinn Robinson

Mrs. Imogene "Gene" Quinn Robinson passed away peacefully Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011, at Osceola Therapy and Living Center. She was born May 30, 1924, on the Quinn Farm in Osceola to Earl Quinn and Edna Alma (Dutchie) Tanner Quinn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Florine Quinn Wilson, Edna Earl Quinn Speck and Dixie Lee Quinn Wildy Caya; and an infant brother.

Gene grew up in Osceola, graduated from high school there, and then graduated from Mrs. Bandy's Business College. She had a lifelong interest in the farm owned and operated by her family. Even after retiring from working in the farm office, she daily toured the fields. Her greatest love was her family and she was so proud of each one of them. She worked faithfully at keeping a genealogy and photographic record of her family,

A fantastic cook, she enjoyed collecting cookbooks. She had a avid enjoyment of antiques, especially cut glass and silver and spent many happy hours looking for her next treasure.

She was a longtime active member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was also a lifetime member of the Osceola Junior Auxiliary, active in all their endeavors. For many years she was on the Osceola Historic District Commission, working to improve and preserve historic downtown Osceola.

She worked faithfully to keep Violet Cemetery clean and to get a "Violet Cemetery" marker placed. She was instrumental in getting the cemetery placed on the National Register of Historic Places and was overjoyed when a historical marker was placed at the site.

Her greatest hobby was working to preserve the history and genealogy of Mississippi County. She was one of the original members of the Mississippi County Historic Commission, helping set up a Mississippi County Historical and Genealogical Society and Museum. She was a lifetime member of the organization, active in getting donations and members for the Society, as long as her health allowed; for many years she was an officer and board member there. Even after she was unable to be there daily, she kept an active interest in everything that was happening. Proud of the county's history, she shared it with family and friends and with any stranger that came into the museum.

She was funny, outgoing and friendly with everyone she met, but did not hesitate to state her opinions. And if you were lucky enough to be her friend, you had a friend for life.

A wonderful lady, she leaves her husband of 62 years, Charles B. Robinson;

One son, Lowry E. (and Sheree) Robinson, all of Osceola;

Two grandchildren, Whitnie (and Brad) Lushbaugh of Fayetteville and Courtnie (and Mark) Peacock of Russellville;

Four great-grandchildren, William Quinn and Elizabeth Lindsay Lushbaugh and Lowry Cole and Max Henry Peacock.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Mississippi County Historical and Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 446 Osceola, AR.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Roller-Swift Funeral Home in Osceola. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Maple Grove Cemetery in Blytheville with Bro. Jim Roberts officiating.