Robinette Venise Ragsdale Tinsley Obituary (1979

Robinette Venise Ragsdale-Tinsley was born on March 31, 1979 to the parents of Robert Ragsdale, Sr. and Ida Ingram Ragsdale. At an early age Robinette was baptized and became a member of the Rosebud Baptist Church in Dundas, Virginia. She departed her life at MCV Hospital at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, on September 14, 2016. Robinette was preceded in death by her grandfather Levi Ingram, Sr.; grandparents Robert and Dorothy Ragsdale, and godfather, Calvin Ingram. Robinette was educated in the Lunenburg Public School system, where she graduated from Central High School in Victoria, Virginia. Futhering her education, Robinette received her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Virginia State University in Petersburg, VA, and her master's degree in Human Resources from Strayer University in Richmond, VA. Music and Dance has always been a major joy in Robinette's life. She was an alumni to the Central Charger band and also the Essence of Troy at Virginia State University. The passion for Dance never left her heart as she directed the First Baptist Praise Dance Group. Also, she directed two choirs, First Baptist Church Youth Choir and New Galilee's Inspirational Choir. Robinette's battle with Cancer ended as she gained her wings for heaven. She leaves to cherish her memories: devoted husband, Clarence Tinsley, Sr.(T.C); three beautiful children, Na'Kihya, Clarence, Jr, (C.J.) and Shanika (MeMe); grandson, Jamar; mother, Ida I. Ragsdale, father, and step-mother, Robert (R.V.); and Dell Ragsdale, twin brother, Robert; baby sister, Laurie; nieces, RaKiara, DaMariye', DaMirah; nephew, Dhamoni; grandmother, Geneva Ingram, godmother, Ruby Ingram; godsister, Dawana Parsons; devoted friend, Tasha; a devoted cousin Chrishawn and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends. Service were held on Sunday September 18 2016 @ 2:00pm in the Peoples Community Center 1021 Tidewater Ave. Victoria, Virginia 23974 Reverend Violet F. Oliver, Eulogist, Burial in Rosebud Baptist Church Cemetery Dundas, Virginia.