Marie Robinson (Nee) Southerland was the eldest of three siblings born to John and Hulda (Hockaday) Southerland. She was born on September 23, 1927 in Saint Louis, Missouri. Both her parents and sisters, Doris and Norma Jean, preceded her in death.

Marie attended St. Nicholas and St. Joseph's Parochial schools. She graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1974. She entered St. Mary's Infirmary Catholic School of Nursing and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1950. Marie worked as a Private Duty Registered Nurse at various times at Barnes Hospital, Jewish Hospital and Firmin Desloge Hospital for several years.

In 1951 she married Jerry P. Collins, Jr. and from that union two daughters were born, Yvonne and Karen Collins. Her husband Jerry preceded her in death.

In 1974 Marie entered employment for the Missouri Division of Family Services as a Community Service Worker where she continued to work for 15 years until her retirement in 1989. She was also a Licensed Notary Public.

Marie attended various churches in the Saint Louis area to name a few were St. Nicholas and Greater Progressive Missionary Baptist Church.

In 1989 Marie married Bennie Robinson and remained married until his death in November 14, 2002.

Marie answered the call of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 24, 2026. She leaves to mourn her passing and forever cherish her sweet memories her loving daughters, Yvonne Collins and Karen Miller; grandson John (Stacie) Miller; 4 great grandchildren, Jayonni, Cedarius, Da'Nyla and Kamiyra; brother in law, Lee Cotton; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other dear relatives and friends.