R. Marciel Robinette

R. Marciel Robinette, age 97, a former resident of Pennville, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at La Bahia Nursing Home in Golida, Texas.

Marciel was born September 6, 1929, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur and Mary (Bucher) Bailey. She graduated from Portland High School in 1947 and worked at Indiana Glass in Dunkirk, Downtown Meat Market in Portland, Northside Café in Pennville and The Pennville Restaurant. She was a member of Sugar Grove Church of the Nazarene in rural Portland. She married Kenneth “Monk” Robinette on April 5, 1947 and he passed away on January 14, 1991.

Marciel was a devoted wife and mother who took great pride in caring for her family and home. She was an avid reader who enjoyed spending time with a good book and found joy in the simple pleasures of life. Her love and dedication to her family were always at the heart of everything she did.

Survivors include:

Her children: Ric Robinette – Brighton, Colorado

Ted Robinette – Victoria, Texas

Roxann Dawson (husband Michael) – Fort Wayne, Indiana

15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by two children, Kenneth Robinette and Linda Ashmore.

Graveside services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. at IOOF Twin Hill Cemetery in Pennville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed towards the Alzheimer’s Association.

Arrangements entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.