Delia Bell Robinson "Henny"

Delia Bell (Whited) Robinson, also lovingly called “Henny” by her grandchildren and most that knew and loved her, passed from this life in to the arms of her Savior December 26, 2019 at the age of 89. She was born to Esben Lee and Lucy (Crook) Whited November 18, 1930 in Van Alstyne, Texas. The family later moved to Cedar Hill when Delia Bell was a young girl. Babysitting was Delia Bell’s first job and at the age of seventeen, she went to work in Lancaster for Minnie Ada Robinson (who later became her mother-in-law) at Robinson Rest Home, where she met her future husband, Lloyd Dewitt Robinson. She and Lloyd married April 13, 1952 in Lancaster. Through the years Lloyd and Delia Bell owned and operated several businesses including a handicap boys home and an amusement park (Robin Hood Park) in DeSoto. In addition they owned the Dairy Diner in Cedar Hill. When Lloyd’s mother was ready to retire they bought her nursing home, the Robinson Rest Home and operated it until retirement. Delia Bell attended Mountain View College and earned her nursing home administrators license. During retirement, Delia Bell enjoyed babysitting some of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and other very lucky children, which most still kept in touch. They loved their “Henny” and her famous “sweet tea” or as most call it “Henny Tea”. She was also well known for her “Fresh Apple” cakes. Delia Bell was the ultimate loving caregiver. From young children to the elderly and all ages in between, she was always doing the kindest things for many that crossed her path. Delia Bell was preceded in death by Lloyd, her husband of thirty-two and a half years, parents, Esben Lee and Lucy Whited, sisters, Catherine Whited Kvale and Lillian Whited Hodges and brothers, Elton Whited and James Whited. Delia Bell leaves behind to honor her memory, her daughter Lena (John) Cline of Red Oak, sons Marty Robinson (Shelia Enderle)of Hillsboro and Charles Robinson of Lancaster. Grandchildren, Randy (Christie) Reynolds, Della (Jeff) Fuller, Ryan (Janie) Robinson, Marty (Brittany) Robinson, Jr., Melissa (Brian) Brown, Jason Robinson and Terra (Adam) Johnston. Great- Grandchildren, Cheyenne Reynolds, Blake Hickson, Addison Reed, Arriah Johnston, Zabel Johnston, Allen Robinson, Kaylee Robinson , Matty Robinson, Kassidy Gandy, Jacob Robinson, Brandi Robinson, Ryan Sebastian Robinson and Julissa Robinson. Sisters, Mary Smith and Billie Crouch and several nieces and nephews and loving friends.

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Delia Bell Robinson "Henny"

November 18, 1930 - December 26, 2019