Wednesday, June 14, 2017
On behalf of Wayne Action for Racial Equality
The world will miss Elva Robinson!
Elva cared for her community, loved her fellow human beings, and cherished family, friends and strangers alike. Her work on behalf of improving race relations and supporting those in need took place all over the county. She had the rare gift of grace under fire combined with a steely will to make any situation better. As a founding member, Elva helped the Central NY Death Assistance Corporation provide assistance to grieving families. For many years, her counsel guided the Wayne County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. In addition, her tireless, vibrant and responsive activism helped Wayne Action for Racial Equality respond to many social injustices in the area for close to 30 years.
Each week, Mother Robinson gave to her church the gift of her humble presence. Many have felt her acts of kindness as well as her sharp admonitions to do the right thing. All know that she acted out of caring for the world and those in it to be the best they could be.
Elva's commitment to community, passion for life and love of humanity will live in our collective memory for years to come.
