Ms. Lisa Yvette Robinson

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

Ms. Lisa Yvette Robinson

October 4, 1972 - March 22, 2025