Robelene Hill

Robelene Hill

December 12, 1936 - April 4, 2025

Robelene was born in Camden, Arkansas to the late Clara and Willie Mae Smith on December 12,1936 and departed this life on April 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her Sisters Gracie (Jimmie) Owens and Eva (Elroy) Callender; Brother Master Sargent Clifton (Yvonne) Smith; Niece Karen (Raymond) Smith and Clifvonna (Thomas) Smith-Johnson; and Nephew Cedric Smith. 

Robelene professed her life to Christ at a young age at Mt. Gillard Baptist Church in Camden, Arkansas. She attended and graduated from LaFayette High School in Camden, Arkansas. 

One by one, all the Smith girls moved to St. Paul, Minnesota. Robelene worked at Plastics Inc. (formerly Anchor Hocking) for 20 years. She received numerous certificates for “perfect attendance” for all her years of service. She enjoyed spending time with family, going shopping and doing word find puzzles. She had a “feisty” spirit. 

She is survived by Daughter Cynthia (Roosevelt) Collins; Son David Walker; Sisters Bettye (Spencer) Jackson and Shirley Barber; Grandchildren Chanell Hamilton, Tyshanna McKamie, Tasha Hamilton, Antonio Walker, Marcus (Katie) Walker, and Gabriel Rue; Great-Grandchildren Darnell Hawkins, Jada Fox, Victorion Brooks, Giovanni Brooks, and Kingston McKamie; Great Great Grandchildren Tre’Shawn Brister, Aviana Hawkins, Layla Brooks, Alexandria Brister, and Javon Brooks and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. 

A Funeral Service  for Robelene will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM with a visitation an hour prior to service., at the Spielman Mortuary Chapel, 344 W. University Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55103.

Live Stream will start at 11:00 AM on April 28, 2025: 

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