Evelyn Barron Robinson

September 6, 1938 - December 23, 2017

Evelyn Barron Robinson, of Cary, NC, passed away in her sleep on December 23, 2017. Evelyn was born on September 6, 1938, in Corsicana, Texas to the late Lessie Delores and Leon Richard Barron. Evelyn was a lifetime learner, and a teacher at heart. While raising her two children as a single mom, she completed a Master of Liberal Arts, a Master of Education, and Doctor of Education to add to her Bachelor of Business degree. Initially a grade school teacher, Evelyn moved into adult education as a company trainer, and then ultimately worked as an outplacement consultant, helping many through career transitions. Her passion was counseling her clients through the crisis of job loss to the victory of a new career. Evelyn was committed to a life of service. Whether volunteering to record audiobooks for the visually impaired, delivering for Meals on Wheels, or helping neighbors or family, she never walked away once a need was recognized. Behind the scenes, she was always busy with repurposing any item that crossed her path out of concern for the environment. Evelyn was a regular attendee at Hope Community Church of Morrisville, NC. Evelyn was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her sister, Ruth Zumwalt and husband, Jim of Abilene, Texas, daughter, Gina Kelton and husband, Andrew, of Apex, NC, son, Tim Robins of Miami Beach, Florida, grandson Richard Kelton and wife, Meghan of Morrisville, NC, granddaughter Megan Morris and husband, Chance, of Fuquay Varina, NC, grandson Griffin Kelton and wife, Sarah of Raleigh, NC, granddaughter Lane Gillmore and husband, Grant of Lawton, OK, and granddaughter Emma of Apex, NC. Evelyn was an adoring great-grandmother to Ella, Aaden, Ava, and Everley. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to: Dorcas Ministries 187 High House Road Cary, NC 27511 www.dorcascary.org