Mattie Lloyd Robinson

June 16, 1914 - April 21, 2019

On Resurrection Sunday, April 21, 2019, after 104 years in the Church Militant, Mattie Lloyd Robinson was called home to the Church Triumphant. Born June 16, 1914, in Eastover, South Carolina, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Jane Green Lloyd. Mattie attended the public schools of Eastover, South Carolina, but the untimely death of her mother required her to assist her father nurture her younger siblings. Mattie was employed as a housekeeper for many years. Mattie loved her church! She was a devoted member of Union Baptist Church for over 85 years, where she served faithfully in various ministries including: the Ushers, the Missionary Society, and the Adult Sunday School Class. She served over 65 years in the Ushers' Ministry and was appointed Matron, where she instilled commitment and dedication to the Adult and Junior Ushers. To ensure that all ushers had the proper training to be a "doorkeeper," she gave tirelessly of herself and time. She always had a loving and caring attitude with a warm smile for all. Mattie was the oldest member and mother of Union Baptist Church. Mattie dearly loved her family and was blessed with three children to whom she offered her devotion, mother wit, and countless memories. In addition to her parents, Mattie was preceded in death by her eight sisters and three brothers. Mattie leaves to cherish precious memories her children: Willie Robinson of Jamaica, Queens, New York, Gertrude Kornegay of Stallings, North Carolina, and Janie R. Martin of Columbia, South Carolina; eleven grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends who will dearly miss her.