Alvera L. Robinson, age 98 of Gallipolis, died Thursday morning September 23, 2021 at The Grove at Oakleaf Village in Toledo. Born September 27, 1922 on a ship as her parents, the late Vincenzo and Maria Antonetta Ventura Lucian, were visiting relatives in Italy. She grew up in Clarksburg, West Virginia, where she graduated from Victory High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband of 62 years, Donald M. Robinson, their daughter, Mallonee Robinson, sisters, Rose Lucian Picco, Sara Lucian Addis, Angie Lucian DeMarco and Roma Lucian Carder.

Alvera retired as the Food Service Director for the Gallipolis City Schools, a position she held for 15 years. Prior to the school system, she worked as an accountant for Bob Evans and Stanley Evans, as an accountant for Buckeye Rural Electric Co-Op and as an account/office manager for the Harrison Rural Electric Coop in Clarksburg West Virginia.

She gave her time and talents to a host of volunteer activities including, Washington School Parent Teachers Association, where she served in several capacities including President and was instrumental in initiating and organizing the Washington Elementary School Boy Patrol.  She frequently was a Washington Elementary Schools Home Room mother for her children's classes, and a home room mother to the learning disabilities classroom. She also was active in the Gallia Academy Band Boosters, where again she held several positions including President. She was a member of the Gallipolis Rotary Club, former president of the Gallipolis Garden Club of which she was a member for over 55 years and Secretary for Boy Scout Troop 200. She also volunteered as bookkeeper and board member of Dr. Simon's Free Health Clinic.  For 64 years she was an active member of St. Louis Catholic Church where she was the consummate cook and baker for multiple events.

For all her efforts she had received multiple awards including, the Gallipolis Rotary Club Service Above Others award 3 times and the Silver Beaver Award from Boy Scout Troup 200.

Alvera still found time for some recreation, including, multiple bridge and golf leagues and traveling with her family to visit her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her son, Gene (Janet) Robinson of Sylvania, Ohio and brother Guy Lucian, a sister, Neva Lucian Stalenski, her grandsons, Michael (Mary) Robinson of Toledo, Dennis (Allison) Robinson of Orlando, Florida and Joseph (Nicole) Robinson of Boston, Massachusetts. great grandchildren include Eoghan, Madeleine, Luke, Caroline, Melisende, Logan and Grayson, along with a host of friends.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 am Tuesday September 28, at St. Louis Catholic Church with Father Thomas Hamm officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Hope at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home on Monday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm concluding with the Rosary Service.

All those attending the visitation and the Mass are encouraged to wear masks and follow social distancing guidelines.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to, St. Louis Catholic Church in Alvera's memory or any charity of your choosing,

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com