Marcella

Robinson

Marcella Anita Robinson was born on August 15, 1952 to the late McKee and Marie Hodges of New York City, She was the oldest of 8 Children three preceded her in death Kenneth Hodges, Betty Jean Gittens and Sylvester Hodges, She attended Julia Richmond high school and Pace University. Marcella worked as a postal supervisor for any years until she retired. Marcella departed to be with the lord on Sunday, January 16, 2022.  Marcella was beautiful woman, fabulously dressed and full of grace. She was a humble and loving person who was always caring and sympathetic towards others. She was loved by everyone she met. Quite simply Marcella was a breath of fresh air.

Marcella joined LeGree Baptist church and was baptized under the pastoral leadership of Dr. Reverend J.R. Bryant. Marcella was a member of the Nurses Unit for many years, also a member of the young adult choir, Eager to continue exploring the word of God, Marcella later joined St. Luke's Baptist Church under the leadership of late Pastor McCain. In 2015, due to health challenges, Marcella made a decision to find a church in her New Jersey community.  That year she joined Community Baptist Church of Englewood and was a loyal disciple under the leadership of Dr. Lester Taylor Jr. and Rev. Rohin Beach, Assistant Pastor. Since joining community Baptist Church Marcella was adopted by her spiritual mothers Lula Clay, Martha Jones, Alice Gardner and Shirley Beckham.

Marcella was joined in matrimony to the late Spencer Robinson on July 17, 1976.  They were married for 44 years prior to his passing. Marcella leaves to cherish her memory, her loving stepdaughter Yosia Farrington, granddaughter Yasrian Carvey and great grandson Denver Davidson (MD) and stepdaughter Daphne Robinson (FL). Marcella's leaves to mourn her sister Brenda Hodges (Lonnie), Denise Hodges, Francine Tasha Hodges and Denise "Boobie" Hodges.  Siblings Betty Jean Gittens and Sylvester Hodges, proceeded her in death. Her lovely and dear niece Adasha Gittens (Marc), Twins Brendasia & Lonasia, Mahogany, Breonnie, Tatiana and Laniece. Nephews Ronald (Lucky) Samuel Malik and Macques.  She is also survived by a her great nieces Ciara and Kaliah, great nephews Gregory and Kamari, Uncle Junior and Aunt Louise Henderson, Goddaughters Shanna Bell and Inika Tweety, and three sister in laws, Queen Robinson, Joanne Irby (NC) and Lucy Martin (NC)

There are several others that Marcella loved, appreciated and held dear to include, her late husband Spencer's caregivers Sandy Johnston, Joan Chin and Sharon Thompson Lewis, Deacon James Daffin and his wife Minister Mae Daffin, who visited her home to pray and serve Communion to her late husband every first Sunday, Deacon Stanard, Deaconess Lynda Stanard, Dorothy Wiltshire, Helen Gilliard, Nyra Constant and Suzanne Scotland. Marcella was very fond of her medical Dr. Robert Adair, Rudi and Norma Burns. Norma was Marcella's best friend for 31 years but treated her like a daughter. Norma is a loving person who spoke with Marcella and told her she loved her daily.  Marcella also was blessed to have known Rev. Dr. Lois Giles (Pastor of 7 Light Baptist Church), Cousin Shelia Berry, Min. Barbara Oliver, Fred and Ethel Frazer, Onetha Bell, Cousin Kharisma Gonzalez, Minister Carrie, Sis. Bernice, Barbara Brian, Ms.Ora Welch, Brian Rodman, Perry Yee, Wing Yee, Ebony Pryce.