Dorothy Mae Robinson

Dorothy Mae Robinson was born out of marriage to Alvesta (Alva) Brown and Sylone, Brown on June 11, 1933. Dorothy grew up on 116th Street in Harlem with 2 older brothers, Herbert and Edward Brown.  She attended The Little Red School House for her primary education and attended Washington Irving High School.  During her teen years, Dorothy modeled and was featured in 17 Magazine.  

She would go on to work as Nursing Aide in her 20s and 30s at St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers of New York as well as St. Francis Hospital in Manhattan, New York, she has always enjoyed helping others.  Dorothy sought early retirement to care for her ailing mother, who preceded her in death in 1976.  Dorothy then started a new chapter in life as a Stay at Home Mother to 4 children; Thomas Brown, born on 11/09/1952, Barbara-Jean Robinson, 04/13/1962 and twins, Tamara James and Tamish Honeycutt, born on 05/19/1974.

Dorothy didn't stop caring for people throughout her life; besides her children:  she cared for her ailing parents, brother, aunt, grandchildren, and anyone in need of care.  Dorothy was creative and kept a beautiful home that she would decorate as well as an excellent Baker that would love to bake and decorate for others to bring them joy.

Dorothy was smart, funny, strong-willed and brave.  She fought a long fight with Cancer until her body could no longer fight.  Dorothy Mae Robinson departed this earth on July 8, 2023

She will be missed, but her spirit and all that she has instilled in her family will remain.

Dorothy, you will be missed by many.  God Bless You!

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