Gail Anntoinette Tillie Robinson was born on August 6th, 1962 in Cleveland, Ohio to Mary Tillie and Leon Anderson. Raised in East Cleveland, Ohio, brought up in love by her parents John and Mary Law. Gail was the fourth oldest of their five children. She attended East Cleveland City Schools and was a proud graduate of The Shaw High School Class of 1981. In 1981 she met the love of her life Lionel Keith Robinson, the two joined together as one on August 7th, 1993. The Lord favored their union and blessed them with two sons Carzell and Tristan. Gail loved her family and she naturally served as the matriarch, orchestrating family gatherings, remembering countless birthdays and other special events. Gail held a deep love and admiration for her five grandchildren. To each of them she is lovingly known as “Gnanee”. She will always be remembered for her unconditional love. Gail was a child of God she accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of the New Life Missionary Baptist Church.
Gail was a child of God she accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of the New Life Missionary Baptist Church for 23 years where she was baptized by her pastor, Rev. B.C. Laster. She undoubtedly loved her church and church family. Gail would often donate to several charities faithfully. Always wanting to help others any way she could. Some of her favorite pastimes would include retail therapy with her little sister and forever friend Donna
affectionately known to her as “Shugg”. Expanding her enormous clothing and shoe collection, experiencing new places to eat as well as concerts and live events. Gail was an avid Cleveland Cavaliers fan, win or lose. But out of all these things her love for family and spending quality time together is what she loved the most! Gail was a loving and compassionate owner and operator of her own private childcare center educating and nurturing many children for over 16 years. She was also co-owner of a successful cleaning business that she shared with her husband Lionel. Thoughtfully named after their precious grandchildren ACKNY Turnkey Cleaning.
Gail peacefully transitioned from her earthly home into her heavenly home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 5:46 pm surrounded by the love of her close family. She was warmly welcomed into eternity by her mother; Mary, her father; John, her mother-in-law Cherol (Bama) brother; Dwayne, two nephews Marcis and Armel, and her beloved four-legged companion Master. Gail’s beautiful smile, precious memories, delicious recipes, flawless hairstyles, and impeccable style will be forever cherished by her loving husband of 40 years; Lionel her two sons; Carzell “Bam” (Kim) and Tristan, one and only sister; Donna two brothers; Austin and Mark. Five grandchildren; Amariona, Cartier, Khellan, Ni’Yair and Yhani, three nieces; Lakisha, India and Aisia, two nephews; Dewayne and Austin,her best friend of 51 years Dana, her four legged baby Kango and a host of
church family and friends. She will be deeply and profoundly missed every day!