Nellie Titus Robinson
January 28, 2021 at 10:09 p.m.
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Born on Jan. 21, 1934, in Atwood, she was the last surviving of six children born to Ben J. Titus and Kathryn L. Hungerford Titus. She was a 1951 graduate of Atwood High School, who attended Manchester College following graduation.
On Sept. 19, 1953, Nellie was united in marriage to the late Roger D. Robinson. The pair shared nearly 55 years together before his passing on Aug. 21, 2008. Their union was blessed with three children and their families, including many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Professionally, Nellie worked for LM Berry in the early years as secretary to the division manager. She also worked for Creighton Brothers for several years but is better remembered for her time as a librarian for Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, in the trust department of First National Bank and for assisting grieving families at Titus Funeral Home.
In retirement, Nellie stayed busier than many working-age people. She enjoyed attending Triton basketball games, shopping and was always on-the-go helping at the funeral home, the church and in any way she could. Her monthly calendar was a diary of sorts, documenting her busy days and helping her to plan for meetings and for every memorable family occasion.
Nellie loved time spent with her family and was sure to bring out the camera, which often made everyone duck out of the way. As the photographer, she took many photos but was rarely in them. She is also remembered as past worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Bourbon, member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Atwood and as a member of the Red Hat Society. She was formerly a longtime member of Atwood Otterbein Church and currently a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Warsaw as well as the United Methodist Women.
Those who survive with memories to cherish include her three children: Aimee (Dennis) Kessie, of Braidwood, Ill.; Jay (Lana) Robinson, of Warsaw; and Kirk (Kim) Robinson, of Akron; eight grandchildren: Alexandra (Ben) Smith, Mason Kessie, Wyatt Kessie, Andrew (Krystle) Robinson, Emily (Kirklun) Proctor, Angela (Chad) Gebert, Kyle (Megan) Robinson and Kara Robinson; and 11 great-grandchildren: Elara, Julie, Peyton, Madison, Bryce, Aubrey, Coby, Carl, Chloe, Cassandra and Truman.
In addition to her husband, Roger, Nellie was preceded in passing by grandson, James Popenfoose; sister, Wylan Smith; and brothers: Ben, Ned, Ted and Don Titus.
A Life Celebration® is entrusted to Warsaw’s Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., where visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 31 from noon until 4 p.m. On Monday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home, Pastor Ernie Troxell will officiate Nellie’s funeral service, with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Memorial gifts may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church, 832 E. Center St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
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Born on Jan. 21, 1934, in Atwood, she was the last surviving of six children born to Ben J. Titus and Kathryn L. Hungerford Titus. She was a 1951 graduate of Atwood High School, who attended Manchester College following graduation.
On Sept. 19, 1953, Nellie was united in marriage to the late Roger D. Robinson. The pair shared nearly 55 years together before his passing on Aug. 21, 2008. Their union was blessed with three children and their families, including many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Professionally, Nellie worked for LM Berry in the early years as secretary to the division manager. She also worked for Creighton Brothers for several years but is better remembered for her time as a librarian for Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation, in the trust department of First National Bank and for assisting grieving families at Titus Funeral Home.
In retirement, Nellie stayed busier than many working-age people. She enjoyed attending Triton basketball games, shopping and was always on-the-go helping at the funeral home, the church and in any way she could. Her monthly calendar was a diary of sorts, documenting her busy days and helping her to plan for meetings and for every memorable family occasion.
Nellie loved time spent with her family and was sure to bring out the camera, which often made everyone duck out of the way. As the photographer, she took many photos but was rarely in them. She is also remembered as past worthy matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Bourbon, member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Atwood and as a member of the Red Hat Society. She was formerly a longtime member of Atwood Otterbein Church and currently a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Warsaw as well as the United Methodist Women.
Those who survive with memories to cherish include her three children: Aimee (Dennis) Kessie, of Braidwood, Ill.; Jay (Lana) Robinson, of Warsaw; and Kirk (Kim) Robinson, of Akron; eight grandchildren: Alexandra (Ben) Smith, Mason Kessie, Wyatt Kessie, Andrew (Krystle) Robinson, Emily (Kirklun) Proctor, Angela (Chad) Gebert, Kyle (Megan) Robinson and Kara Robinson; and 11 great-grandchildren: Elara, Julie, Peyton, Madison, Bryce, Aubrey, Coby, Carl, Chloe, Cassandra and Truman.
In addition to her husband, Roger, Nellie was preceded in passing by grandson, James Popenfoose; sister, Wylan Smith; and brothers: Ben, Ned, Ted and Don Titus.
A Life Celebration® is entrusted to Warsaw’s Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., where visitation will be held on Sunday, Jan. 31 from noon until 4 p.m. On Monday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home, Pastor Ernie Troxell will officiate Nellie’s funeral service, with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
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Memorial gifts may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church, 832 E. Center St., Warsaw, IN 46580.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
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