Beth Robinette

Beth Robinette, 103, formerly of Ashland, Kentucky, widow of James Elmer Robinette, passed away peacefully, Monday morning, November 24, 2025, at Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Beth was born Monday, June 5, 1922, a daughter of the late Alvin and Nora Coburn Patrick. From the Morehead State University’s celebration of Beth’s centennial birthday: Both Morehead State University and Beth Patrick Robinette (Class of 1958) celebrate significant milestones this year. As one of MSU’s oldest living alumni, Robinette celebrated her 100th birthday the same year that MSU celebrates its 100th anniversary as a public institution. Robinette was born on June 5, 1922, in the town of Forest Branch in Floyd County. During World War II, she worked in Detroit, Michigan, at an assembly plant where they made airplane parts. After returning to Kentucky and moving in with her aunt at age 20, she graduated from Caney Junior College (now Alice Lloyd College) before coming to Morehead and earning a Bachelor of Arts from the then-named Morehead State College in 1958. Robinette had a long career in teaching. She taught fourth grade for over three decades, beginning at Cannonsburg Elementary School before moving to Summit Elementary School. She touched the lives of many students in the area before she officially retired in 1985. That was the same year her late husband, Elmer Robinette, passed away. Elmer served in World War II and owned a successful auto shop and wrecker business. The two met in his garage and were married after two years of courtship. They eventually spent their remaining years together in Cannonsburg. The couple has two sons, Randy Robinette and the late Keith Robinette. Robinette’s 100th birthday ceremony occurred on June 11 at the Rose Hill Baptist Church in Ashland. Representatives from MSU and Alice Lloyd College were in attendance to recognize the occasion. In addition to her parents, and husband Elmer, of 34 years, Beth was preceded in death by a son, Keith Robinette; a step-mother, Grace Patrick; a brother, Mark Patrick; and three sisters, Mazie Reinhart, Ruth Martin and Irene Woods. Left to cherish her memories includes a son, James Robinette of Ashland, Kentucky; sisters Marcy Pedro of Louisville, Kentucky, Vera Whiteside of Louisville, Kentucky, Kay Hoover of Michigan, and Eunice Johnson of Indiana; granddaughter Kayla (Raymond) Alley of Wellston, Ohio; and great-grandchildren Wesley Fetty, Jacob Fetty, Brynnleigh Alley, and Cooper Alley. A funeral service for Beth will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Rose Hill Baptist Church with Associate Pastor Blake Herron officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mfhfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Miller Funeral Home in Ashland, Kentucky.

Beth Robinette

June 5, 1922 - November 24, 2025