Karen LaShawn Smith Robinson
was born on June 27, 1971, to proud
parents, Leonard and Betty Smith.
Karen is the youngest of four daughters. Her
sisters are Tammy Smith Payton (Carey), Selena
A. Rogers (Eddie), and Carol Taylor (Melvin).
Karen graduated from Bradshaw High School
in 1990 and later attended Northwest Shoals
Community College. She was employed with
Florence City School System, where she worked
as a substitute for twenty years. She was a faithful
member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church,
where she received Christ and was baptized at an
early age.
Karen leaves behind a loving and supportive
husband, Darrell O. Robinson. They married in
2000 and celebrated twenty-three years of marriage
on November 23, 2022. Karen and Darrell have
five children, Aundriana Smith (Jawan Eabair),
Demon (Alisha), Tezmar Smith, Catera Williams
(Pacarree), and Zyon Robison, Terrance LeShore.
Preceding her in death are her grandparents, W.
B. Pearson and Mattie Butler Pearson, nephew,
Austin Carey Payton, and her father-in-law,
Donnie Robinson.
Karen leaves behind five grandchildren and a host
of nieces and nephews.
Karen is fondly remembered by her family, friends,
neighbors, and co-workers. She had a way of
making you laugh, smile, and feel happy. Karen
loved life and she loved her family and friends. She
had a way to make you smile and laugh, even on
your worst day. We love her and will dearly miss
her. Rest in peace, our beloved Karen.

Transitory Service Rendered By: Grace Memorial Funeral Home- Sheffield, Alabama