Betty McGill Robinett, age 72, of Ulman, died Wednesday, May 2, 2007, at her home. She was born in Clarksburg on September 27, 1934, daughter of Roy and Minnie (Wright) McGill. On August 20, 1990, in Brumley, she was married to Linn Robinett, who preceded her in death on April 19, 2004.
She loved sewing and was an avid quilter. She also enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling as well as spending as much time as she could with her grandchildren. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church near Ulman.
Survivors include three sons, Duane Snelling and wife, Donna of Wellsville, Kansas, Michael Sanders of Syracuse, and Ronnie Sanders of Vienna; two daughters, Sharon Eldridge and husband, George of Mt. Vernon, Washington, and Lisa Birdsong of Jefferson City; one stepson, Wayman Robinett and wife, Kathryn of Redmond, Washington; one brother, Herb McGill of Warsaw; seven grandchildren, Angela Hunter and husband, Casey, Kimberly Green, Chanda Snelling, Aaron Birdsong, Curtis Snelling, Lindsey Birdsong, and Michelle Sanders; three adopted grandchildren, Rachel Trout, Rebekah Snelling, and David Snelling; one step granddaughter, Shannon Robinett; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Charles, Herschel, and Leroy McGill; and one sister, Iola Spalding.
Services will be at 12 noon on Saturday, May 5, at Crossroads Baptist Church near Ulman. Pastor David Visser will officiate. Interment will be in Highland Cemetery near Latham.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday at Rekus Funeral Home in Iberia.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Crossroads Baptist Church.