Barbara Jean Robinson Hamilton slipped peacefully from earth to glory on July 28, 2022. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents Monroe Robinson and Mary Tyler Robinson Simmons.

Barbara was a native of Stafford, VA, where she spent her early and youthful years. She started her education at Stafford Training School which was later renamed H. H. Poole. She transitioned to Walker Grant High School where she graduated. Upon graduation she relocated to Washington for gainful employment with the U.S. Postal Service. Serving as a Postal Carrier, she worked long and hard and retired after 37 years.

Barbara was a very active individual and was always on the move. She served her country in the Army National Reserve for seven years; was a life member of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), serving as Assistant Treasurer; a longtime member of the Stafford National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), holding the office of Treasurer for numerous years; and a member of the Stafford Social Services Board.

After residing in Washington, D.C. for numerous years, Barbara longed to be in Stafford again so she built a home in Stafford and visited on weekends. She later moved back to Stafford and made it her permanent residence.

Upon her return to the area, Barbara visited local churches and made Shiloh Old Site Baptist Church of Fredericksburg, VA, her place of worship, under the pastorage of Rev. Lawrence Davies. She rolled her sleeves up and became a stanch member and committed to the work of the church. She attended worship service and Tuesday morning Bible Study on a regular basis and joined the Twelve In One and Walker Auxiliary Clubs. She did not limit herself to these clubs only but assisted in other tasks.

She supported many organizations by selling tickets and attending the event.  She often sold enough tickets to one event to fill a bus.  Barbara was an advocate for all things that was for the betterment of people.  She attended the yearly Bill Picket's Black Rodeo, Back in the Day, NAACP Annual Banquet, just to name a few.

Barbara was well known as "The World Traveler." She traveled all over the world by land, air and sea. She cruised a lot and made a Jazz Cruise an annual event. She traveled with friends as well as acquaintances. She kept a packed suitcase at the ready—she was not going to miss out on any travel opportunities.

Barbara was a well-known name and face in the community and will be missed dearly. She leaves to cherish her memories her sons Andre' Lamar Robinson and George Hamilton (Monia); nine grandchildren, Brooke, James, Reginald, Alexis, Elijah, Isaiah, Ariana, Tiana, and Asia; seven great-grandchildren, Layla, Kalen, John, Jazlyn, Reginald, Zanala, and R'Mir; former daughter-in-law, Jamie Robinson Knight (Gus); cousins, Celestine Mickens, Theresa and Tim Holt, Margo Melcher, Brenda Robinson, Delores and Garnett Taylor, Garnetta Lucas; special friends, Maria Barnes, Ireatha Bumbrey, Peggy Hill, Dorothy Jackson, Gary and Joyce Mercer, Mae Minor, Saundra Harris, Marie Scales, Buddy and Theresa Walker, Mike Muse, Pastor Fred Donahoe, Rev. Emeritus Lawrence Davies and Former First Lady Janice Davies. Laura Montgomery; a host of other relatives and friends.

A viewing will be held at A.L. Bennett and Son Funeral Home, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. Click here to view the live streaming of the funeral service. The interment will be held at the Tyler Family Cemetery in Stafford, VA.