It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beautiful, beloved daughter,
Lisa Yvette Robinson, age 52, who died on March 22, 2025. Lisa was born on October 4,
1972 in St. Louis, MO. She was an adored member of our family and the community.
She is survived by her parents, Dr. Kenneth Eugene Robinson and Priscilla McLeod
Robinson, her loving son, Dallas Trent Robinson; siblings, Kenneth Eugene Robinson, Jr.
(Wendy) and Mark Alexander Robinson; aunts, Yolanda McLeod Hall, Kimberli
McLeod Rivers, Beatrice Fisher McLeod, and Margret Hinderman; uncles, Dr. Charles
McLeod (Beatrice), George Robinson, Jr. (Pamela Lum), Harold Hinderman, Walter
Rivers (Kimberli); godparents, Commander Carlton Philpot, Dr. and Mrs. Francis Kayira,
Rosa Lampkin and special cousin, Kynan Robinson; numerous cousins; "Aunties and
Uncles" and many friends.

Lisa was known for her passion for the arts and musical talent, both locally and
nationally. She was loved by many for her sense of humor, love of reality TV, kindness,
sense of style, and love of all kinds of animals, especially her green-eyed "tortie" cat,
Autumn. The Middleton High School graduate (1990) was lead vocalist in the Middleton
Singers and played oboe and percussions in the band. She was later a voice major at
Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio.

Over the years, Lisa, a soprano, performed at many local and national events including
the Charleston Stage Company and the MOJA Arts Festival. She was asked to sing "The
Wind Beneath My Wings" for the dedication of the Buffalo Soldier Memorial in Kansas
City, KS, July 25, 1992 and at a National Assembly for The Links, Incorporated in
Dallas, TX.

The request for her performance in Kansas came from General Colin Powell, who was
also in attendance.
After a series of health issues in Charleston, Lisa moved to Houston, TX for liver and
kidney transplants. Prior to leaving for Houston, Lisa worked as the nutritional counselor
for The New Body Center. She helped develop its program and media campaign and
appeared in numerous television and radio ads and interviews. She was greatly loved by
the patients.

Lisa was a member of The Charleston Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., The
Charleston (SC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, Avery Institute and the NAACP. She was
also a 1990 debutante with the Gamma XI Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority.

She found solace in learning new things and teaching them to others. Lisa found joy in
art, cooking and interior decorating. She designed the interior of multiple bed and
breakfast establishments.
A celebration of life will be held April 26, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Avery Research
Center, 125 Bull Street, Charleston, SC 29424. Additional parking will be available at
Mason Preparatory School at 56 Halsey Boulevard, 29401. A shuttle service will be
provided.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation in memory of Lisa
Robinson to the Lowcountry African American Giving Circle (LAAGC) at The Coastal
Community Foundation, 1691 Turnbull Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405
( www.coastalcommunityfoundation.org ); Avery Institute, P.O. Box 21492, Charleston,
SC 29413 ( www.AveryInstitute.us ); or Pet Helpers, 1447 Folly Road., Charleston, SC
29412 (pethelpers.org). All donations are tax-deductible. Arrangements are being handled
by W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc.

The celebration of life will be LIVE-STREAMED via the Smith-McNeal Funeral Home