Marie Alana Robinson age 83 died peacefully in her home November 12, 2024 surrounded by her family in Kanab UT.
Alana was born September 17, 1941 in Kanab UT to Benjamin Gifford & Edwina Lewis. She married Oscar Edward Robinson on March 14, 1959 in Las Vegas NV; their marriage was late solemnized June 6, 1964 in the St. George LDS Temple.
Alana grew up in Kanab UT and began working at the age of 13 at Peaches Trails End Restaurant which later led to her working as a waitress for many years including Chef’s Palace. She opened her own Drive-Inn Restaurant in 1980 called Chic-N-Things and ran that successful business until 1992 when her husband passed away. In 1993, she went to work for Stampin’ Up! where she was promoted to Product Development,sourcing many accessories allowing her to travel throughout the world until she retired in 2006.
Alana was a devout and active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served her entire life faithfully in many callings. The thing she loved most was serving in the Temple for 4 years with her beloved Oscar and then continuing after his death for another 9 years.
Survivors include Teresa Trujillo (George), Kanab UT, Kellie Forbes, Sandy UT, Melanie Hopes (Roger), Draper UT, Monica Croteau (Tim), Kanab UT. Step-son Frank Robinson (Mindy) Pahrump, NV. 19 Grand children and 36 great-grandchildren (and growing). Also survived by her Sister Auralie Citrigno, brother Lynn Heaton and many family and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, twin brothers Lloyd & Lewis Gifford and little sister Tammy Heaton.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 16th at 2:00 pm in the LDS Stake Center located at 20 W Center St, Kanab UT. Viewing will be from 12:30 – 1:45. Interment, Kanab Cemetery under the direction of Mosdell Mortuary.
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You are in the best place possible and perfect. A heavenly celebration for all. I love and will miss you
You are the best.uou mean so much to me.
Alana is a lovely lady & her memory will always be a grand example of kindness & creative talent. Her children carry on those attributes!
It is such saddening news about the passing of Dear Alana..She was my Bonus Sister and Friend. (My Mother was married to her father in law.. Whit Robinson). When I could get to Kanab to see my Mother.. It was always a special treat to walk next door to see Alana !! She was so sweet , kind and loving to me. I appreciate her watching over and taking care of my Mother because I lived far away…But she always checked on her and took wonderful care of her . Alana has Christ like love for everyone and was always serving . I loved to see her beautiful quilts and appreciated her talent of sharing ideas. I especially love her sewing room! She will always hold a special place in my heart and so will her great family!
I am sure my Mother will be there with open loving arms to see her again and continue with the loved they have shared. Thanks to our Savior for the special plan of life and the knowledge we will see her again. I love you all.. Cleo (Haacke) Crandall