February 25, 2019
Mary Robinson Washer age 86 of Smithville, went home to be with the lord on Saturday February 23, 2019 at NHC HealthCare Center. She was born November 24, 1932 to her parents, the late Clifton and Ethel Hullett Robinson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Tom Washer; a son, David Clifton Washer; 3 brothers, Edward Robinson, Charles Robinson and Carl Robinson; 3 sisters, Calysta Pedigo, Delia Foutch and Lois Williams; sister-in-law, Jorene Parsley. Mary was a member of the Jacob’s Pillar United Methodist Church and a retired factory worker and homemaker. She leaves to cherish her memory, 2 children, Danny (Joan) Washer and Lisa (Frankie) Young both of Smithville; 5 grandchildren, Heather (Keith) Phillips, Adam Washer, David Travis Shockley, Relley Yott, and Matthew Yott; 3 step-grandchildren, Lori Panter, Jennifer Knott and Brandon Evans; 5 great-grandchildren, Molly, Pheobe and Henry Phillips, Haylie and Peyton Washer; 2 sisters, Omega Hayes and Jo (Jesse) Baker both of Smithville; brother, Brisco (Jean) Robinson of Smithville; brother-in-law, Paul Parsley of Smithville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:AM Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Royce Martin and Doyle Slager officiating and burial will follow in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be on Monday 4:30 PM until 8 PM and Tuesday 9 AM until the time of the service at 11 AM. In addition to flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Jacob’s Pillar United Methodist Church, in memory of Ms. Mary. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. The family also appreciates the staff of NHC Healthcare Center for the care given to Mary.