Emily Ruth Buffington Robinson

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Emily Ruth Buffington Robinson passed from this life on October 26, 2015, in Katy, Texas, at the age of 73. Emily was born on June 29, 1941, in Sherman, Texas, to parents James Frank and Mary Louise Sadler Buffington. She spent most of her child hood attending school in Brenham and Jacksonville, Texas. When she was 12 years of age, her parents joined USDA Aid to International Development and were posted overseas. Emily attended school in India, Jordan, Ceylon, Switzerland, and graduated high school in Beirut, Lebanon. She then attended Sam Houston State University, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and later returned to earn a Master's Degree in Library Science. She married the love of her life, Tucker, on January 28, 1964. During their 51 years of marriage, Emily and Tucker celebrated the birth of Kenneth Tucker, Cynthia Lynn and their ten grandchildren. Emily worked as a PE teacher, owned Emily's Jewelry for 10 years, and spent 12 years as a Librarian. She enjoyed gardening, dancing, playing bridge, and traveling. Emily was preceded in death by her parents, sister Sue Buffington Hoffman; father and mother-in-law H. G. and Mary Robinson; and brother-in-law Thomas Robinson. She is survived by her husband Tucker Robinson; children Kenneth & Diana Robinson, Cindy & James Koenig; Grandchildren Michael & Kristy Robinson, Rachel Robinson Whitley, Rebekah, Tucker, Trevor, Timothy, Elizabeth, Amelia, Heidi, and Daniel Koenig, and soon to be a great-granddaughter; sister Lynda Buffington McCreary; sister-in-law Phyllis Robinson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. The family would like to thank the staff of Cinco Ranch Alzheimer's Special Care Center and Vantage Hospice for their excellent and loving care during Emily's final journey. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Emily's life will be remembered with funeral services at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Saint Johns United Methodist Church, Richmond, Texas. Burial will immediately follow at Morton Cemetery in Richmond, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd. Hwy 59 South @ FM 2218, Rosenberg, Texas 77471, Phone: 281-341-8800.

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Emily Ruth Buffington Robinson

June 29, 1941 - October 26, 2015