Location: J.C. Battle & Sons Funeral Home (543 Rockdale Ave, Cincinnati OH 45229)Born: Wednesday 04/23/1947    Died: Thursday 03/03/2025    Died In: Cincinnati

Visitation

When: Sunday 03/23/2025 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Location: Corinthian Baptist Church
1920 Tennessee Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45237

Memorial Service

When: Sunday 03/23/2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Corinthian Baptist Church
1920 Tennessee Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45237

Obituary

Gwendolyn “Gwen” L. Robinson, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 3, 2025 in Cincinnati, OH.

Gwen was born on April 23, 1947 to James and Loubertha Foote in Rockford, IL. Gwen graduated from Auburn High School where she became the school’s first African American cheerleader.

Gwen served as the President and CEO of the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency for 23 years. Prior to arriving to Cincinnati, Gwen served in Rockford as the Executive Director of Human Services and the Director of KenRock Community Center.

As a community champion and change agent, Gwen served on many committees and was honored as The Enquirer 2006 Women of the Year. Among her other awards and honors were the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Excalibur Award, YWCA Career Women of Achievement, Radio One Women Empowerment Award, Ladies of Distinction 2007 Honoree, 2010 Profile in Courage and Dada Rafiki Award.

In Rockford, IL, Gwen was a dedicated member to Bethel Baptist Church assisting with the building of the Family Life Center. Gwen continued in her faith in Cincinnati at Corinthian Baptist Church where she served as a trustee.

Gwen shared her later years as a member of the Cincinnati chapter of The Drifters, Inc. where she enjoyed fellowship with other like-minded women and served as the Vice President.

Gwen leaves to cherish her memory: her loving sons, Jock (Willetta) Robinson and Shawn Robinson; grandson, JaRon Robinson; brother, Melvin Foote; sisters, Elaine Mitchell and Maria Johnson; and a host of nieces and nephews and many special friends. She was predeceased by her parents and brothers, James Jr. and Jeffrey Foote.

Her friends and family will remember her way with words and her laughter. Especially the smile she carried and her beautiful style.