Joan McKenzie Robinson

Joan McKenzie Robinson, 73, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 26, 2019 with her loving family by her side.Joan was born in Kingsport on July 2, 1946 to the late Lucian and Lula McKenzie. She was raised in the Borden Mills Village and always talked about how blessed she was to have grown up in such a great community with such wonderful people. Joan graduated from Dobyns Bennett and retired from the Kingsport Press. She had a passion for music and played with two bands all across the country. Joan also managed the family business, Skate City, for many years. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Joan always wanted everyone to know that she “Loves you more” and how special you are to her.In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her brother, Dee McKenzie. Left to cherish Joan’s memory are her daughter, Alisha Sexton (Tom); son, John M. Robinson; grandchildren, Brittany Lue, Daniel Adams (Kayla) and Aliezah Robinson; great-grandchildren, Kylee, Kamdyn, Kylar and Kaleena; life-long partner and friend, John T. Robinson.The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 4:00 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Preaching Christ Church, 707 E Sullivan St, Kingsport. A Celebration of Joan’s Life will follow at 4:00 pm with Pastor Chad Roberts officiating.Memorial contributions may be made in Joan’s honor to the Regional Cancer Center.The family would like to express their extreme gratitude to Joan’s best friend and neighbor, Sally Sexton for all of the kindness, care, love and compassion through this difficult time. The family would also like to thank Ballad Hospice.The care of Joan McKenzie Robinson and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.Read Obituary