Emily Leona Robinson

Emily Leona Robinson passed away on March 8, 2026, at the age of 99. Born in Waterproof, Louisiana, on April 28, 1926, she was the oldest of five children. In 1932, she and her siblings were sent to the Baptist Children’s Home in Monroe, Louisiana, where they remained throughout the Great Depression. At seventeen, in 1943, Leona earned her nursing degree and worked as a civilian nurse at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center until the end of World War II.

While at Fitzsimons, she met Dallas Robinson, and they married in 1945. Together they raised two children, Dallas Jr. and Cathy, and built a successful jewelry business. Dallas often said that his accomplishments were due to the steadfast support of his wife Leona. She delighted in caring for her family and friends, hosting holidays in her home, tending her garden, and spending time with her chickens and ducks in the backyard. An excellent cook, she filled her kitchen with warmth and good meals. Leona remained active in her community, volunteering at the food bank, participating in local clubs, attending bingo nights faithfully, and worshiping at her church.

Predeceased by her parents, all her siblings, her husband Dallas, and her son Dallas Jr., Leona is survived by her daughter Cathy, two grandsons, and four great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.