GENEVIEVE ROBINSON

Genevieve Robinson, the 11th child of 11 siblings, was born on September 14, 1948, in San Antonio, Texas to Thomas H. Robinson, Jr. and Genevieve (Davis) Robinson.   Her mother claimed her as her namesake, and the family began to call her “Bingo” – a name that she carried throughout her life. She accepted Christ at an early age, was baptized by her grandfather, Rev. Thomas H. Robinson, Sr., and was a very active member at New Hope Baptist Church.  

She attended Brackenridge High School in San Antonio and was a proud member of the Purple Jackets pep squad.  After graduating in 1966, she matriculated at Bishop College in Dallas, Texas.  On April 19, 1969, Genevieve was initiated in the Delta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.   Equipped with bachelor’s degrees in English and Spanish, Genevieve returned to San Antonio and began her teaching career in the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) and dedicated her life to the field of education, inspiring and guiding young minds to reach their fullest potential. 

After 19 years of teaching, Genevieve took a sabbatical to attend Our Lady of the Lake University to earn her master’s degree in School Administration, along with certification in Generic Special Education.  She returned to SAISD and continued teaching English, Spanish, and Special Education for another 14 years. 

Genevieve’s impact extended far beyond the walls of the classroom. She was a Girl Scout Troop leader and Sponsor of the American Red Cross at Horace Mann Middle School. She served as a chairperson of the Black History Committee at Highlands High School and continued to work with the committee until she retired in 2004.  Of course, she was a lifelong Dallas Cowboy fan.

She later joined Alpha Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha and served as an active member, volunteering her time and resources in the community and was a member of New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church until her death. 

Genevieve was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters Tommye Lee Mann and Nina Emerton; her brothers Albert Robinson, Ivory L. Robinson and Elliot Robinson, Sr.; nieces Iantha Mann, Elva Mann, and Robin Gilbert and nephews Herbert Robinson, Jr. Elliott Lee Robinson, and Matthew Robinson.

To cherish her memory she leaves her daughter, Monica Robinson Green (Kartrum), Manvel, Texas; her brothers Charles Robinson, Sr., Herbert J. Robinson, Sr. (Lois), and Thomas H. Robinson, III; her sisters Evelyn Robinson Hubbard, Mamie Robinson, Pflugerville, Texas; She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends, and sorority sisters.

Ivy Beyond the Wall Ceremony

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Tau Omega Chapter

9:00 – 10:00 AM

Lewis Funeral Home

811 W.W. White Road

San Antonio, TX 78220

Visitation: 10:00 AM – 11: 00 AM

Funeral: 11:00 AM 

New Covenant Baptist Church

1107 SE Loop 410 Access Rd

San Antonio, TX  78220

Interment following Funeral

Eastview Cemetery

3550 Roland Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210

Scholarship 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Genevieve Robinson Legacy Scholarship Fund

Coordinated by San Antonio Ivy Educational Fund (SAIEF), Inc. – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Tau Omega Chapter

Mail donations to P.O. Box 201258, San Antonio, TX 78220-8258

Memo section to include – Genevieve Robinson Legacy Scholarship Fund

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Visit www.saief.org, donate and follow with an email to contact@saief.org with the name of the scholarship and the amount donated.