On January 14, 1918 in Dalzell, SC, a baby girl was born to the late Bland and Minnie Howard and they named her Sarah Howard. Sarah was the third  oldest of five siblings. Sarah confessed Jesus as her Lord and Savior during her early years and became a member of Grant Hill Baptist Church, Dalzell, SC, where she worship along with her family.

Sarah met her first love "James Sanders" and they were joined in holy matrimony. They were the proud parents of one daughter, Eartha Mae Sanders. At an early age, God told James that his home has been completed, and he went home to be with the Lord.

Later in life, "Sweet", as she was affectionately called, met Wesley Robinson, Jr. and they were joined in holy matrimony. They were the proud parents of six children. Sarah became a member of St. Paul AME Church, where she was involved with numerous ministries, such as the Senior Choir, Women's Missionary Society, and Mother of the Church.

Mother Robinson enjoyed a variety of gospel music, and she loved cooking and eating good food. She loved traveling, staying in touch with family and friends, having people over for dinner and attending to her garden.

God called Mother Robinson from labor to reward on Friday, March 16, 2018.

"Sweet" leaves to cherish her memories five sons: Roland (Bernice) Robinson, Leroy (Lillian) Robinson, George (Gertrude) Robinson, William and John Robinson all of Sumter, SC; a granddaughter raised in the home, Veronica (Richard) Robinson of GA; 17 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; another son, Rev. Randolph Black; another grandson, Ricky King, Jr.; two other granddaughters, Andrea Hill of CT and Alene Jacobs of Sumter, SC; three nieces who were just like daughters: Julia Nelson, Rosalind Howard, and Bettie Kittrell, and host of other nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Mother was preceded in death by her husbands, James Sanders and Wesley Robinson, Jr., two daughters, Earth Mae Sanders and Luether Robinson Maple; one brother, James Josey; three sisters: Agnes Howard, Alma Boone, and Rosa Lee Howard; and two grandchildren, Anthony Valentine and Jonathan Murray.

Public viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 from 1-6pm at Job's Mortuary, Inc.

Mother Robinson will be placed in the church on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 12noon for viewing until the hour service.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 1pm at St. Paul AME Church (Shaw), 1495 N. St. Paul Church Rd. Sumter, SC 29154, with Rev. Eric R. Dent Officiating.

Interment will follow in St. Paul Church Cemetery.

Family will be receiving friends at her home, 971 N. St. Paul Church Rd. Sumter, SC.