CONSTANCE FRANCINE ROBINSON (AGE 62) OF BRYANS ROAD, MARYLAND

On June 5, 1958, a daughter, Constance Francine, was born to Joe Virge and Lauretta Griffin in Washington, DC.  She was affectionately known as Peaches and Cupcake to her family.

Constance was educated in the District of Columbia public school system, she graduated from Anacostia High School in 1976.  She met her husband, Jerome Robinson at church when she was nine years old and they were married on February 3, 1979.  From their blessed union a precious daughter was born, Tiffany.  Constance was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her family.  She considered her greatest accomplishments to be her marriage, family, living until age 62 and purchasing their home.  She liked to read books, do crossword puzzles, listen to classical music, and enjoy nature.  She also liked art and visiting museums.  Constance was a compassionate, generous, no-nonsense, caring, passionate and honest individual.  Two of her favorite eating places to go were, Clyde's and Ruth's Chris.  Her generosity and loving personality touched many lives.  She always had a word of wisdom to share.   Seeing her daughter get married was a momentous occasion in her life.  She loved her church family and was passionate about serving in ministry.  Her career with the Federal Government included several agencies, however, she retired as an Administrative Officer from the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Constance loved to chronicle major events in her life and made a list that consisted of the following: When she started school, her first real job, first official post in church, first cash award from work, first date, high school graduation, when she married, the birth of her daughter, first apartment, first house and first vacation.

Constance was preceded in death by her father, Joe Griffin, brother, Daniel Griffin, mother-in-law, Jeannette Robinson and father-in-law, James Robinson.

She leaves to cherish precious memories, husband, Jerome Robinson, daughter, Tiffany Butler (Steven), mother, Lauretta Griffin, sister, Pamela Griffin, brother, Derrick Griffin, sister-in-law, Annette Griffin, brothers-in-law; Spencer Smith, James Robinson, Jerry Robinson and John Robinson, aunts; Clara Mae Corbett and Helen Shaw, several uncles, god-daughter, Lisa, and a host of nieces and nephews.

Her Viewing will be, 10:00 am until time of Service, 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640.

Interment, Heritage Memorial Cemetery, 13472 Poplar Hills Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20640.