Rita Frances Hardin Robinson of Sheridan, Arkansas was born February 10, 1951 at Batesville, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Benona Brown Hardin. She had formerly worked at the Grant County Collector's office and enjoyed decorating cakes. Rita's greatest love was for her family.

Mrs. Robinson died Thursday, October 29, 2009 at U.A.M.S. Medical Center in Little Rock at the age of 58. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Robinson, who died in 2005.

Survivors include her sons, Samuel Wyman and wife Heather of Sheridan, Aaron Hardin and wife Jennifer of Little Rock, Mark Robinson and wife Jodie of Sheridan, and Isaac Robinson of Sheridan; Companion, James Brock of Sheridan; Sister, Renee Husereaux of Kansas City, Missouri; Granddaughter, Brennan Robinson and a grandchild on the way.

There will no visitation. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital.