Robbie Mae Washington

Robbie Mae Pendleton Washington, “Rob” as she was affectionately called, was born to the late Rev. Robert R. Pendleton and Opal Mae Combs, on March 4, 1935, Madisonville, KY. She was educated in the public schools and graduated from Rosenwald High School. Madisonville, KY. She retired from National Can after 24 years of service. She was last employed by Carver Day Care Center as a Grandmother Helper.

Rob was baptized at an early age at Carr’s Chapel Morganfield, KY by her father, Rev. Pendleton. She later became a member of Mt. Olive Galilee Baptist Church and continued her Christian journey at Memorial Baptist Church.

Rob enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with family and grandchildren. Rob had a very giving heart.

Robbie was preceded in death by her parents; her 3 sisters, her daughter Jackie Washington and grandson, Reggie Hawkins. She is survived by her children, Cheray Galbreath (Roxie), Donald Washington, James (Joyce) Washington, all of Evansville, and Sharon Washington of Henderson, KY; two brothers, Radcliffe Pendleton of Morganfield, KY and Walter Pendleton of Evansville; grandchildren, James Edward III (aka, special son), Tori, Donya, Robert, Nicole, Travis, Janieciah, Tara, Mahogany, Deairah, Denkia, Stacey, Sharah, Donyale, Cameron, Carrington, Courtland, Rasjae, Jordan, 32 great grandchildren, 3 great, great grandchildren and, a host of extended family and friends.