Lawrence Robinson with The Great Red Horse (Secretariat) during his retirement at Claiborne Farm: 2023

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Anna Bess Sharon, wife of Marvin Clay Sharon, of Paris, departed this life at her home on September 9, 2019, having attained the age of 78 years. Anna was born on October 1, 1940, in Bourbon County, the daughter of the late David and Alma Katherine Hawkins Robinson. She was a graduate of Bourbon County High School, a member of First Baptist Church, loved her Bunko group, and was a homemaker to her loving family.   Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson, Gregory Lee Sharon, a brother, Jerry Wayne Robinson, nephew Mark McCracken, and two nieces, Paula Ishmael and Pamela Jones.
In addition to her husband Marvin, she is survived by their children, John Tracy Sharon (Jennifer), Leslie Sharon (Michelle), and David Sharon (Tracy Poynter).   Also surviving are their grandsons, Joshua Clay Sharon, Mason Henry Sharon (Audrey Eastridge), John David Sharon, Ryan MacKenzie Sharon; granddaughter, Emily Catharine Sharon (Tyler Lee); great-granddaughter, Harper Jo Lena Lee; great-grandson, Conor Lee Sharon; and a granddaughter-in-law, Sara Grubbs Sharon.   Three brothers survive, David Robinson, Jr., Tom Robinson (Gayle); Bill “Bugs” Robinson (Connie); her sisters, Eona Jones, Barbara Wilson (William); and Emma Benson; special friend, Leigh Anne Ritter and an abundance of nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Anna Bess Sharon was conducted on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church, Paris, with Pastor Kyle Sullivan, Rev. Don Reed, and Dr. Howard Beauman officiating.   Interment followed in Evergreen Memory Gardens with casket bearers being, Josh Sharon, Mason Sharon, John David Sharon, Gary Childress, Ryan Sharon, Emily Sharon, Tyler Lee and David Puckett.   Honorary bearers were David Robinson, Tom Robinson, Bill Robinson, Ron Vanover, Bobby Sturgeon, and Randy Walters.
Visitation was on Friday evening, September 13, 2019, at First Baptist Church, Paris between the hours of 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 919 Pleasant Street, Paris, KY 40361.

Grace Robinson Hill 12/20/1941-7/3/2013

Obituary

Grace R. Hill 71, of Paris, wife of Myron S. Hill passed away Wednesday July 3, 2013 at her home. She is the daughter of the late Mildred and Lawrence Robinson. Grace enjoyed watching UK Basketball and NFL Football, she loved working puzzles, spoiling children and most of all she loved to socialize. Besides her husband she is survived by a daughter, Cydney C. Horne; one son, Mark Horne; two stepsons, Myron (Cathy) Hill and Kent (Christy) Hill; three grandsons, Matthew T. Horne, Cody Hill and Josh Hill; two sisters, Doris (Johnny) Dotson and Juanita Lynch; brother, Jack Robinson; aunt, Doris Robinson; beloved companions, Mitzi, Bogie and Roxie; her Bunko Group and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by two sisters, Violet Lanter and Lonnie Rainey..

Friday, November 10, 2023

Owning a part of Secretariat

I grew up loving horses, my grandfather owned thoroughbreds , breed and raced them. Through him I learned so much about racing, going to the races at Keenland or Churchill Downs was always so exciting, My favorite of his thoroughbreds was Copper Prize, my grand daddy told me about a special horse named Secretariat, When I was watching him race, Wow! I was so in love. It was always a dream to own part of history, especially a thoroughbred like Secretariat. Later on in my life I purchased an appendix barrel horse for my daughter, when I registered him in her name and received his paper from the AQHA, I started looking at his pedigree, of course I looked at thoroughbred side first, Damn side was thoroughbred and Sire was Quarter horse, knowing Secretariat had been breed 600+ times what was the odds that I would be looking at his pedigree in our Bruno. I about fell out of my chair and thought there is a typo something wrong here and I ran made a phone call to AQHA, the lady laughed and said ma'am there is no error, your horse has Secretariat bloodline.

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