Mary Alma Binkley

Mary Binkley

Mary was born on July 10, 1935, in Piggott, to Carl Marcus and Lucille (McLeod) Binkley. She was born in the same house where her mother was born. She was the sister of Charles Ray (Maggie) Binkley of Tulsa, Okla., Wilma (Jack) Wilson of Murray, Ky., Jane (Jerry) Webster of Piggott and Robert Daniel (deceased infant).

Mary was married to L.F. (Pat) Robinson in 1955. They had 3 children: Patti (Doug) Jennings of Crystal Lake, Lea Ann (Mike) Brown of Fox Point, Wis., and Karl Desix (Jennifer) Robinson of Arlington, Tex.

Mary will be missed by 4 grandchildren: Mary (Jim) Kelleher, Ryan (Jennifer) Kuczen, Dallas and Salvador Brown; 3 greatgrandchildren: Sydney Kuczen; Jaden Keaton Kelleher; 6 nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews.

Mary committed her life to the Lord at age 12 and served as a faithful Christian from that time. She worked diligently to contribute to the Lord's work and be a faithful servant.

Most of Mary's professional life was dedicated to education as a librarian in public schools and universities in Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m., Aug. 11, at South Thornton Church of Christ. All family, friends, and lives she touched are welcome to attend and contribute. Richard Aiken will lead the celebration.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Paragould Children's Home (Children's Homes, Inc., 5515 Walcott Rd. Paragould, AR 72450 http://www.childrenshomes.org) will be appreciated.