Gloria (Nelda) Robinson loved cooking sweet potato jacks and all kinds of delicious cakes. Additionally, she enjoyed making other dishes such as homemade ice cream, Brunswick stew, and chicken pot pie. Growing up in Rich Square around a lot of family allowed her to learn from talented cooks, such as her mother, as well as experiment and be creative.
When she traveled north to Philadelphia, she became a seamstress in the garment industry. Outside of work, she sewed for herself and family. Vanessa recalls her making a pair of pink hot pants. Sheila remembers her making beautiful dresses. Jonathan reminisces about the black and silver jumpsuits she made for the house warming on Briar Road in Philadelphia. Stephanie recollects sending her mom a picture of a large snake pillow that she created for her Chicago apartment. Her children still have fond memories of her sewing.
Gloria was also an avid reader who loved romances and mysteries. In her free time, she explored recipes between working in the garment factory and making a home for her family. Her love for reading inspired her children to further their education as well excel in their individual professions.
Jonathan Harvey, Stephanie Tolson, Sheila Bishop, Monica Stephens, Christina Ruda, Vanessa Elliott-White and all the of the family are thankful to God for the time they spent with her and will always cherish the memories.
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