Mary Robinson: Jan. 19, 2012

Mary Imogene Bowman Robinson, 86, wife of Charles Victor Robinson of 65 years, died Thursday, Jan. 19, after a lengthy illness. She was a deacon of the Bethany Christian Church, a member of the Bethany Christian Women’s Fellowship and a member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. Additional survivors include two children, V. Gene Robinson and his partner, Mark, of New Hampshire, and Karen Robinson of Lexington; two granddaughters, Jamee Robinson of Vermont and Ella Robinson of New York; two great-grandchildren, daughters of Jamee, Morgan and Megan Muzzy of Vermont; and a sister- and brother-in-law, Jan and Ray Wells of Nicholasville. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday at Betts & West Funeral Home with the Rev. Barbara Scharrs officiating. Burial followed in the Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation was from 3-8 p.m. Sunday. Bearers were Tommy, Craig and Aaron Cox; Jimmy Bowman; Scott Wells; and John McIntosh. Honorary bearers were members of the Bethany Christian Church Board. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Bethany Christian Church or Hospice of the Bluegrass. www.BettsandWestfuneralhome.com.