Bessie Lee "Ma" Robinson

Bessie Lee "Ma" Robinson was born April 15, 1944 in Jackson County, TN and she passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at her son's residence at the age of 79.

She was the daughter of James Odes and Velma Pippin Birdwell.  She was a member of the Union Hill Church of Christ and worked for Acme Boot Company and Nielsen and Bainbridge where she retired. She was a resident of the Union Hill Community of Jackson County.

Mrs. Bessie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, David Robinson; son, Randy Alan Robinson; granddaughter, Heather Robinson; brothers, James, Birdwell, Fred Birdwell and Richard Birdwell and sister-in-law, Arlene Birdwell.

Survivors include her sons, Dwayne (Misty) Robinson, Phillip (Dana) Robinson; grandchildren, Daniel (Chelsea), Tiffany, Brittany, Macayla, Hope, Hannah, Sierra and Austin; several great grandchildren; brothers, Jasper Birdwell, Donal (Marion) Birdwell, Litton (Jo Helen) Birdwell; sister, Anna (Bill) Loftis, sister-in-laws, Kathy Birdwell and Pauline Birdwell.  Other relatives and friends also survive.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 6, 2024, 4 to 8 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 2 pm.  Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 2 pm in the Chapel of Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy Anderson and Bro. Steven Bowman officiating.  Burial will follow in Union Hill Flatt Cemetery.

Honorary Pallbearers are men of the Union Hill Church of Christ.

Memorial donations may be made to the Union Hill Flatt Cemetery by contacting the funeral home. 

Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  931-268-1550