Lavetta Gorden&Amp;#45;Robinson

Lavetta GordenRobinson, 86, Rockford, died peacefully in her home after a brief illness on Friday, December 28, 2012. BornSeptember 6, 1926 in Union County, Arkansas, daughter of Lavonia Ford and Curtis Levi Gorden. The oldest member of her family. She was looked to for leadership of the family. She counseled many and opened her home freely welcoming whoever needed a place to stay. She was known by many names but the one name most would agree on would simply be "Mama." Survivors include her children; Craig, Hardin Evoin) Robinson, Jr., Benny (Zinnia) Gorden, Alonzo Gorden, Linda Marie (Calvin) Awkward and Penelope (Marvin) Bruce. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren and friends. Predeceased by her husband, Hardin Robinson; Sons, Pecolia Gorden, Charles Robinson, James Robinson, Johnnie Robinson, Cleveland Robinson and daughter, Annie Yvonne Day. Funeral Services at 12:30pm Saturday January 5, 2012 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home 3910 North Rockton Ave.. Burial in Willwood Cemetery. Visitation from 11:30 until 12:30 in the funeral home.