Carol Joy Robinson

Carol Joy (Crosby) Robinson, 77, of Williamsburg passed away October 5, 2018 with her family by her side. Carol was born on December 22, 1940 in Essexville to the late Carl Edward Donald and Jeannette Marcella (Meldrum) Crosby. On June 20, 1981 Carol married John Winston Robinson. Carol retired after 25 years in sales for Sears in the large appliance department. She was a volunteer at Munson Medical Center and enjoyed helping people. She was very proud of her children and enjoyed bowling, golfing and gardening. Carol loved the water, especially fishing and swimming. In 1958 she was the runner up for Miss St. Patrick in Bay City. Carol loved her cat Hugo and had several pot bellied pigs that she raised and loved as pets. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren and they all had a special place in her heart. She was not afraid to try new things and once walked across West Bay to Power Island one winter. Her family was near and dear to her and every three years all those who could would gather together for a family reunion. This past July over 100 family members from all over the country joined together in Mt. Pleasant. She was especially happy to be able to attend this year and enjoy the company and fellowship. She will be greatly missed. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Winston Robinson; siblings Dale, Dennis and Barbara; brother-in-law Mark Vermeesch and sister-in-law Lee Crosby. Carol is survived by her daughters Terri (Homer) Hillier of Traverse City, Tina (Brian) Wheelock of Elk Rapids, Gale (Paul) Ridenour of Midland, Kimberly Wakefield and her best buddy Tracy Wille both of Davenport, FL, son Donald (Bridget) Wakefield of Mt. Pleasant; stepsons John (Rich) Robinson of Williamsburg and Mike Robinson of Midland; stepdaughter Barb (Jay) Anderson of Midland; grandchildren Homer Travis, Trista, Michelle, Lindsay, Ben, Brent, Zeth, Eric, Jared, Brandy, Casey, Nathan, Derrick, Tommy, Michael and Sarah; siblings Donald (Kathy) of Maryland, David Crosby of Bay City, Laura (Terry) Tacey of Essexville, Patricia (Joseph) Noonan of Essexville, Mary Kay (David) Stansberry of Monroe, Doug Crosby of New Mexico and Wendy Vermeesch of Essexville; special friend and significant other Howard Wheelock; 19 great grandchildren with one on the way and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday from 3 to 6pm at Reynolds Jonkhoff Funeral Home. The mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Father Fred Foundation. Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to share your memories and condolences with the family. The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Carol Joy Robinson

December 22, 1940 - October 5, 2018