Hannelies “Lee” Ebeling Robinson
May 30, 1936 ~ July 11, 2021
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ROCKY MOUNT - Hannelies "Lee" Ebeling Robinson, age 85, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Born in New York, NY on May 30, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Heinz Ebeling and Irmgard Voss Ebeling. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Raymond "Ray" Joseph Robinson; her daughter, Tina Nomura; and her brother, Paul Ebeling.
Lee graduated from Linden High School and a few years later, married the love of her life, Ray. She raised four children and achieved her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Rutgers University while supporting her husband as he advanced his career in the soft drink manufacturing industry; during which time their family traveled and lived in many different locations in the United States, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. Since moving to Rocky Mount Lee joined the Universal Unitarian Church, and was a member of a writer's group and several book groups.
Lee is survived by her three children, Mark Robinson and wife, Susanna, Lisa Magalio and husband, Bill, and Keith Robinson; her nine grandchildren, Billy Bisson, Matthew Nomura, Travis Bisson and wife, Lauren, Jason Nomura, Steven Robinson and wife, Kelly, Alex Bisson, Tyler Robinson, Dylan Robinson, and Laura Robinson; her two step-grandchildren, Frank Meadows and Alston Meadows; her four great-granddaughters; her late brother's family, Eileen, Stephanie, Brian, and their families; and many dear friends.
A Celebration of Lee's life will be held at a later date in New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Heifer International at heifer.org or the American Cancer Society Relay for Life (granddaughter Laura's personal page), visit the web address:
https://secure.acsevents.org/site/TR?px=15494559&pg=personal&fr_id=100178&s_locale=en_US&et=CkCkivui13CievXMPy8jsvmkHy5FrGdo7UHdN_k25scBZdWdUpPTXw
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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A Celebration of Lee's life will be held at a later date in New Jersey.
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In memory of Hannelies Lee Ebeling Robinson, Nelleke lit a candle
my condolences keith and family. Thank you for bringing Keith into this world for us to enjoy!
At times like this I wish I had become a poet. Unfortunately, I am far from that but I like all at UU loved Lee so much even as a poet, words alone could never describe our feelings for her. I can assure Lee’s family she will always be alive and well in our hearts forever. Lee was one of a kind, the very very best kind to all who knew her.
Keith and Neillke so sorry for your loss. Aunt Lee was a very special person. I have many memories from when we were young.
We are so sorry to learn about Lee and send our sympathy to all of her family. We feel very fortunate that our path and Lee and Ray’s crossed at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Rocky Mount. Lee and Al had a number of conversations about spiritual services versus intellectual ones. Lee’s contributions both then, and at our dinner table were always wonderful. She always had something interesting to say both there and at the Book Club to which she and Barbara belonged. She was a good friend and we will miss her a lot.
Please except my deepest condolences to the family of Mrs Robinson.
Please accept my late condolence. Lee was a fun, talented, and interesting person. I am grateful to have known her and been her friend. I donated to Heifer International in her honor.