Constance Mock Robinson

Memorial Services for Constance Mock Robinson, 96, Lawrence, will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 18, 2018 at First United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be at Pioneer Cemetery.

Mrs. Robinson died Friday, August 3, 2018.
She was born December 21, 1921, in Winston Salem, North Carolina, the daughter of Henry Bascom Mock and Ethel Spaugh Mock. During her childhood the family moved to Jacksonville, Alabama, where she resided until her marriage on March 18, 1944.

Mrs. Robinson graduated from Jacksonville State University with additional study at the University of Alabama and the University of Kansas. A teacher at the junior high level, she was employed in the public schools of Alabama, Virginia, and Lawrence, Kansas.

In addition to being a wife, parent and teacher, Mrs. Robinson devoted much time to service to the community and to the University of Kansas. She was a member and chairperson of the Friends of the Spencer Art Museum, the Board of the K. U. Anthropology Museum, and president of the K.U. Women’s Club. She has also served as chair of the Resident Council of Brandon Woods and of Lawrence Meals on Wheels in its early years. She was on a number of committees of the First United Methodist Church and held several offices in her chapter of P.E. O. and Zodiac Club. She also served as assistant leader of Girl Scouts for a number of years. She has been an active participant in providing food for LINK and or the Methodist Bishop’s Roundup for Hunger.
She married Walter Stitt Robinson on March 18, 1944. He died in June, 2014.

Survivors include a daughter, Barry Robinson Cook and her husband Robert Cook of Leawood, KS; a son, Walter Lee Robinson, and grandson Trevor Lee Robinson of Rifle, Colorado.

The family will greet friends following the ceremony in Brady Hall at the Church.

The family suggest memorials to The Visiting Nurses Association or First United Methodist Church and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

10 Condolences

  1. Jeri Long on August 8, 2018 at 9:58 am

    I work as the Concierge at Brandon Woods and I had a lot of time with Connie. Connie was a wonderful person and was good to everyone she met. I will truly miss her.



  2. Eve Levin on August 9, 2018 at 12:37 pm

    Connie and Stitt were mainstays of our community in the History Department at KU for many, many years. We honor their memory, always.
    Eve Levin, Chair



  3. Judy Whitney on August 10, 2018 at 3:00 pm

    Connie was a wonderful Southern lady. She always had kind words to everyone she met and I will miss her smiles in our chapter events of HZ /P.E.O.



  4. Delma Hepner on August 17, 2018 at 5:16 pm

    Knew her from Spencer Museum. Sweet woman!



  5. Joe Flannery on August 19, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    Connie was one Classy lady. She always had a warm greeting and her genuine smile. Stitt and her together were a wonderful example of true love.



  6. Melissa Wick on February 18, 2019 at 5:49 pm

    I can definitely say that my friend Caroline rejoiced in her every day on earth. I was fortunate to be one of her Scrabble buddies and enjoyed many companionable days here in Lawrence helping her make great combined scores. She will be missed by many. A sign of a life well lived.



  7. Richard Curtiss on February 19, 2019 at 3:42 pm

    I was a very fortunate Senior Services driver for her while she was in Lawrence, Ks.
    She was a gracious lady. She will be missed.
    Richard Curtiss



  8. Barbara Swinson on February 22, 2019 at 11:47 am

    Caroline was a dear friend who always had a word of wisdom and love for me. I miss her.



  9. Barbara Swinson on February 22, 2019 at 11:51 am

    Caroline, a lovely and special lady, with whom I could and did share my griefs and sorrow. I loved her and miss her.



  10. Joy Bancroft on February 25, 2019 at 8:49 am

    Caroline profoundly affected my life and my understanding of faith and friendship. I am so proud to be a part of her legacy. My love goes out to her family. It’s affirming to know Caroline is happily with her Savior, free of the impediments of her earthly body.



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