Kathryn Robbins Black (“Kay”)

Condolences

June Romine lit a candle and writes,
My Auntie Kay got her angel wings. She joins my Mom, her big sister, now, in a better place. My Auntie Kay was the kind of aunt that just lit up a room when she came in. Her eyes twinkled when she smiled. She always looked right at me when she was talking with me. She made me feel important...that I really mattered. I thought she hung the moon. She was smart, and funny and gave the best back scratches in the world. When my sisters and I were younger, she would take us for rides in her convertible. We would fly through the back roads of Wilmington, Delaware, not a care in the world! Auntie Kay would always have a super fashionable scarf around her head, pink lip stick, laughing as we bounced around with each shift of the gears, yelling, " You girls better hold on!" She smelled like flowers and always hugged me tight. She loved children and was a teacher. I went with her to school once when I was in grade school myself. I remember how proud I was walking through the halls with her. Everybody knew her and wanted to be around her. I can remember how she introduced me to everyone we passed... "This is my niece, my sister Ann's daughter, Junie!" She always held my hand. She lived in a townhouse in Wilmington. It had creaky stairs and cool furniture. There were always goodies and she would sometimes let me have the cherry out of her afternoon drink! She taught me the importance of reading and always sent me something really fashionable for my birthday! When her son, my cousin Trip was born, she let me hold him and she said to me, "Isn't he just the best!?" Her love amazed me. Her love for my Uncle Lew always warmed my heart. She was always all smiles when he was heading home from work. So much so, that it rubbed off on those around her, and they too began to smile. She would tell me to remember to ask him about his day and when I did, she would smile, eyes twinkling, and watch him answer. I had some of the best times of my childhood with my Auntie Kay. I am already missing knowing she is a phone call away. She and my Mom were the best of friends. They had a sisterhood that defied distance. Calls and letters and visits....a love for all time...a storybook love of sisters. Now they are together again. A family again with their Mom and Dad. There is peace in knowing this. But my heart hurts...longs for one more ride...top down...the ends of Auntie Kays scarf flowing behind her in the winds of time.....I love you my Auntie Kay.
02/10/2022 09:01 pm
connie simeone sadusky writes,
Just someone from the Class of ‘56 sending sincere sympathy to you and your family at this time. Lew, I hope the life and memories shared, comfort you as the days unfold. I’m sure the lives Kay touched are better because she cared. Be blessed.
02/12/2022 03:34 pm
Jennifer Reynolds lit a candle
02/15/2022 12:41 pm
Josephine Cole lit a candle and writes,
Dear Lew and family - My love and condolences to you and your family on Kay's passing. May your happy memories comfort your always.
02/15/2022 07:02 pm
Phyllis Adams, Junior Board of Christiana Care writes,
On behalf of the members of the Junior Board of Christiana Care, I extend our sincerest sympathy on the passing of your wife and mother. Kathryn joined the Junior Board in 1981 and for many years was an active and valued member. Her commitment and skills helped enable our organization's growth and enrich our contribution to the ChristianaCare Health System. We are grateful for her many years of service. A donation in her memory will be made to our Memorial Fund. This fund is used to support various projects through out Christiana Care. We wish you all peace and the comfort of warm memories. Phyllis Adams For the Junior Board of Christiana Care.
02/18/2022 12:45 pm