Obituary of Tezza Veness Robinson-Williams

Tezza Veness Robinson-Williams September 19, 1979 - July 15, 2014 Rock Hill, NY Tezza Veness Robinson-Williams, age 34, passed away on July 15, 2014 surrounded by her loving family at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY. Tezza is the daughter of Lina Mae Hamilton-Robinson and the late Willie Frank Robinson; born on September 19, 1979 in Monticello, NY. She was 34. She was a graduate of Monticello Central High School and then received an Associate's Degree from Sullivan County Community College in Human Services. She worked for Sullivan ARC as Program Manager for 15 years. Tezza confessed Christ at an early age and joined Friendship Baptist Church under the Pastorship of Reverend Willie Smith. Under the Pastorship of Reverend Harry Brown she worked with the Youth Ministry until she became ill. Tezza was a very caring person. It was shown by her devotion to her niece M'Kayla Ray Morgan. Tezza is survived by her loving children Da'Khari, Tylan and Nyasia Williams and her devoted husband Reginald Williams at home. In addition, she leaves behind to cherish her memory Lina May Robinson (mother), Jones Island, SC; Mary Williams(mother in law)Woodridge, NY; Willie and Ruby Hamilton Sr., (maternal grandparents) Jones Island, SC; Sisters- Nicole (Tyrone) Smith, Summersville, SC; Linda Ann Robinson, Montgomery, ALA; Tyeasha Walker, Monticello, NY; Sister in laws - Ashely and Tiffany Williams, South Fallsburg, NY and Megan (Nick) Petty, Long Island, NY; Brothers- Michael Robinson, Rock Hill, NY; Arthur Robinson, Monticello, NY; Bobbie Robinson, Detroit, MI; Frank J. Robinson, Willie Earl (Ann) Robinson, Willie Frank Robinson, Jr., both of Montgomery, ALA; Aunts - Joyce (Larry) Dennis, New Bern, NC; Mellissa (Anthony) Mack, James Island, SC; Christine (John) Sims, Essie Hampton, both of Summersville, SC; Paula (Dewitt) Lamor, TeMoka Hamilton, Sharon Hampton, all of Jones Island, SC; Flossie Ware, Liberty, NY; Vera Stubbs, Ohio; Uncles- Reverend Willie (Era) Smith, Liberty, NY; Willie (Cathy) Hampton, Goose Creek, SC; Sacha Hampton, Bott Hampton, both of Johns Island, SC; Terry (Maria) Hampton, Charleston, SC; Nieces- Atiffanique Frye, Shatevia Smith, Tiara Smith, M'Kayla Ray Morgan, Monique Gilford; Nephews- Kato and Elijah Junior, Donovan Williams, Tyshawn Gilford; God Children- Kyla Mansfield, Tahyrah Fore; Special Friends- Pamela Kennedy of Monticello, NY; Selena Mansfield of Albany, NY; Sharese Pettiford of Brooklynn, NY; Christina Greene of Queens, NY; Monique Roberts of Brooklynn, NY; Shaneqea Payne of Mount Vernon, NY; Jasmine Johnson of Monticello, NY; Angie Ellison of Spotsylvania, VA; Candy Hampton of North Carolina; as well as other grandparents, uncles, aunts and host of friends. Tezza was predeceased by her father Willie Frank Robinson and Uncle Dustin Hampton. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 12:00-1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church located at 5258 Main Street, South Fallsburg. A funeral service will follow promptly at 1:00 PM officiated by the Reverend Harry Brown, Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Colonial-Bryant Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, for further information please call 845-434-7363 or visit www.colonialbrayntfunealhome.com.