Ann Elizabeth Robinson
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Ann Elizabeth Robinson (Douthitt), aged 81 years, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus, at home surrounded by family on January 13, 2025, in Lawrence, KS. Ann was born March 4, 1943, to Celestion “Buck” and Mary (Probus)Douthitt in Breckinridge County, KY.
Ann’s love for her family was forever strong and she was blessed in strength as her family grew with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ann’s love for music came from an early age where most of her family played instruments and sang. Ann played and sang at various contests including a county fair where she won a trip to audition at the Grand Ole Opry. Ann believed that music was an important part of her heritage that needed to be passed down through family. She enjoyed listening to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren sing and play music.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Celestion “Buck” Douthitt and Mary (Probus)Douthitt. Also preceded in death were her former husband, Paul Elbert Robinson, and Paul’s son James Wesley Robinson.
Ann is survived by her children, Zeke (Vicki)Robinson of Bonner Springs, KS, Joe (Lora)Robinson of Olathe, KS, Jimmy Ann Robinson of Bonner Springs, KS, Rebecca (John)Dunlap of Lawrence, KS, and a child of her heart Ann claimed as her own Leslie Spillman (son of Carol) of Fort Worth, TX.; Grandchildren, Melinda (Bryan) Kelly, Kaitlyn (Jimmy) Lucas, Ryan Robinson, Meri Jo (Sam) Michel-Velazquez, Dalton Robinson, Kristina (Nathan) Conroy, Great Grandchildren, Jack and Guy Kelly, Hudson and Myles Lucas, Abby and Malachi Michel-Velazquez. She is also survived by her brother, Harry “Buddy” (Kathy)Douthitt of Winchester, KS, her sister, Betty (Chuck) Long of Frankfort, KY, and half-brother, Calvert Ray Douthitt of Kentucky.
Memorial Contributions to: Lawrence Humane Society
Ann’s family wishes to thank the hospice team from Visiting Nurses for their devoted and loving care, not only for mom, but for the entire family.
Visitation will be held on January 24, 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS, followed with the burial at 12:30 at Lawrence Memorial Park Cemetery.
What I will timber most is Aunt Ann singing How Much Is That Doggie in the Window. I will miss her ver much.
Rest in Peace Aunt Ann. You will be forever in my heart. I will love you always and forever.
RIP now honey.uou are greatly missed.your brother talks about you all the time. I love to hear stories about you and his first bicycle
Love you. Honey
Aunt Ann will be missed. Lots of good memories when we were kids hanging out at the house with her and everyone.
My prayers and condolences to Ann’s family. As a friend to Ann, I know each of you were first and foremost on her heart.
Ann and I go back to the 70’s, and I treasured our friendship. She and I had many long talks, a lot of laughter, and a few trips to KCK and back. When I would catch her home alone, I could always get her to pull out her Martin guitar and play ” The Family Bible” for me.
I will never forgot the day I walked in her kitchen and told her God told me about the man He was sending into my life. She turned and looked at me and said…Patti, what have you been smoking? I replied, Ann, you know better. We both laughed. It was not to many weeks later, that man God was speaking about came into my life. She loved Bud, and Bud loved her. So many precious memories she leaves behind to all of us. I am so blessed, she was a piece of my life over the years. Becky, Jimmy Ann. Joe and Zeke my prayers are with all of you. I send my love too.
Zeke, Joe, Jimmy Ann, Becky my heart goes out to all of you at this time. You were all like family to me through the years and I love you all! Ann was such a funny lady and she will be greatly missed! I can’t be there in body but my heart will be there with you. Sending hugs and prayers your way as well as all of your families that are suffering this great loss.
Our deepest condolences to Zeke, Vicki, and family.
I truly love you dad. Its your oldest son, Ryan Paul Robinson letting you know that I miss her so so much just as you do. I can only imagine though because her being your mother what your going threw. I love everybody here in the Robinson family all we can do is keep our head up and keep it moving they say it gets easier over time and honestly whoever came up with that, “LINE” was probably Drunk because I don’t see it ever getting easier losing a loving family member IDK tho but what I do know is that I love all y’all and this grandmother this mother this sister this all around wonderful good friend…..ANN Elizabeth Robinson who who will forever be looking down at us from heaven and watching over us and loving us all she will forever be in our heart of hearts as well we will be in her heart of hearts I love you in Jesus name I pray amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember as a child being in awe of your mom. My brightest memory is of her in a cowboy hat holding her guitar. She always reminded me of Patsy Cline!! She is loved and will be missed by her whole family💕🙏
Zeke, Joe, Jimmy Ann, and Becky. I have very many fond memories hanging out at your house growing up. She was a wonderful lady very kind, and sweet. You are in my prayers and thoughts stay strong you are all going to need each other.
Joe, you have done you’re mom proud , you have been a good father and even wrote a wonderful song about her… I am proud of you.
Rebecca, John, and family, although I never met your Mom, I know how tirelessly you lovingly cared for her. It is hard to lose your last parent, as I know all too well. My heartfelt prayers go out to you now and in the days to come! Please let Bill and I know if we can do anything for you. She was loved by many as indicated with the comments. Take care. Sending our love to you.
May she rest in heavenly peace. Prayers of comfort for her family and friends.
Steve & Sandy
So sorry for your loss my condolence to the family !!
So sorry for your loss.praying for peace and comfort for the family.
She had to be so proud of her daughter Jimmy Ann. She is a beautiful sole. RIP ANN ELIZABETH ROBINSON
Rebecca & John, I am so sorry to read of your Mom’s passing. Joyce Halderman
So sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Never having met Ann, we know that she was an incredible woman to have raised such wonderful children. We have the blessing of having Jimmy Ann in our lives and treasure our time with her.
Ann was always warm and welcoming! Several long conversations with her and Jim in their living room. Jim was my cousin and his dad Paul was my uncle. Never knew Paul well, only saw him a handful of times in my childhood, and only saw Jim a few times growing up since my dad was military and we lived in California for decades. My wife is sick today, but I will be at the funeral home and cemetery today. I know that everyone dies. I’ve lost my parents and my youngest son when he was 23. I know our relationship with God is of primary importance. I know that what we think and do matters, for good or ill, far beyond our brief years here. Someone said that each of our actions are like dropping a pebble in a pond and the ripples on the water keep going into eternity–even if it was a small pebble. Prayers for those who remain and glad to have known Ann and to have enjoyed her hospitality. The Lord is good and loves us deeply. Christ died so that our sins can be forgiven when we ask for forgiveness. Grateful for His kindness and mercy! Blessings to all the relatives I do not know personally!