Aberdeen - Mae Robertson, 71, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2016, at her residence in Aberdeen. She was born in Quincy, MS, on February 8, 1945, to the late Irvin and Thelma Inez Blaylock Dodd.
Mae attended school in Greenwood Springs, MS. She was one of eight siblings in her family and she was the matriarch figure, whose advice was always sought after. She was a one-of-a-kind woman, who loved her family. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a hard worker and went to work as a Seamstress in Garment industry. She was giving, and she also worked on the side as a caregiver for her family members and friends when they were sick or needed help. Everyone knew where she stood and she was vocal about her opinions. During her life, she would tell you she was blessed with many children and step children as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed family time, traveling to the casinos, and watching her favorite TV shows such as The Young and The Restless, American Idol and the Bold and the Beautiful. She liked to listen to Kid Rock, Eric Church and Country Music. She will be missed greatly by all that knew her.
Survivors include her daughters, Shirley Armstrong, Amory; step-daughters, Missy Robertson, Bartahatchie, Amanda Brown, Columbus; sons, Tommy Armstrong, Aberdeen, Paul Armstrong, Aberdeen, and Brad Robertson (Amy), Sulligent; step-sons, Terry Robertson, CO, Dale Robertson, MT; grandchildren, Randy Armstrong, Tony Armstrong, Brandon Brown, Dayton Hill, Lee Graham, Jason Armstrong, Stephen Armstrong, Brian Pennington, Alaina Birmingham, Tabitha Berryman, Hope White, Stephanie Armstrong, Stacey & Courtney Robertson, Payton Robertson, Charley Robertson; great-grandchildren, Aalayah Berryman, Kylie Bentley, Anne Claire Hill; Jason and Brantley White; Patience, Trevor, Anna Bella and Alaina Brown; sisters, Alice Hawkins (John "Buddy"), Quincy, Sarah Sanders (Glenn Allen), Amory, and Betty Jane Dodd, Sulligent, AL.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Cross Ford; sisters, Martha Ann Carter, Maxine Croom, Frances Price, and Earline Perry; and brother, Eddie Joe Boyd.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2016 from 2 until 4 P.M., at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home in Amory.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
Memories and condolences may be shared with her family at EEPickleFuneralHome.com.