Colleen Ann (Robinson) Woods, 77, of Fresno died peacefully on Tuesday, June 3 in her home with her loving family and pets at her side.

She was raised in Escalon and graduated from Escalon High School. She was a beautician for 59 years, most recently at Neo Dolce Salon. She was well known for her love for her family and friends; her cats, Callie, Meow Meow, Shadow, and Lucy; dogs, Sammy and Sassy; and Matilda the turtle. She also enjoyed gardening, and of course, baking. She loved flowers and animals.

She is survived by her daughters, Cindy Brown, Diane Goin; sister, Bonnie Tabor and family; brother, Carl Robinson; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews; many people who called her ‘mom;’ and friends and classmates from Oakdale and Riverbank.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Mae Robinson of Escalon; and brother, Charles ‘Butch’ Robinson of Texas.

A joyous celebration of life will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 23, at Holland Park West, 3855 N. Bryan, Fresno 93723.

Remembrances may be made in her honor to your favorite animal shelter.

The Escalon (Calif.) Times

June 18, 2014