Lindia Pilcher

Robinson, Esq

Genesis 1:28/And God blessed them. And God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth."

Lindia Pilcher Robinson was born August 26, 1953 to Burton Lawrence and Nancy Geneva Pilcher Robinson in Starkville, MS. She was embraced with love by two (2) older siblings, William Burton Robinson, Sr. and Betty Deloris Bardwell.

At an early age, Lindia confessed her faith in Christ and through baptism, joined Josey Creek MB Church, in Starkville, MS, where her parents and siblings served as diligent members. As a youth, she was involved in choir and youth activities.

Micah 6:8/ "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee,
but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"

An outstanding and often over-achieving student, Lindia was one of few African American students to transfer from Henderson High School to Starkville High School during integration and graduate in 1971. Her love for education and serving others inspired her to pursue and earn a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS in 1974. She furthered her education as a law student at Rutgers Law School, Newark, NJ and received her Juris Doctor in 1977.

Following graduation from law school, Lindia was admitted to the State Bar and licensed to practice law in both New Jersey and Florida. She worked as an attorney in Florida until she returned home to Mississippi.

After moving to Jackson, MS, Lindia was admitted to the Mississippi Bar in 1980 and licensed to practiced law in both Federal and State Court.
Lindia began her career with the MS Legal Services programs as a staff attorney at the South MS Legal Services office. She served as a managing attorney with Central MS Legal Services (CMLS) where she received an award for Litigator of the Year. In 1991, she was named Executive Director of CMLS. It later became Central Southwest MS Legal Services and Lindia served in that capacity until the merger in 2004, when she assumed her position of Executive Director of State Initiatives.

She remained in this role with the Mississippi Center for Legal Services Corporation until her retirement in 2019. Lindia played a key role in the establishment of the program's Call Center, which allows one point of entry to potential clients seeking assistance.

Lindia held membership in several bar associations. Her commitment to assisting others in need reaches beyond her work with legal services. She especially enjoyed working with the high school students. She faithfully served as a coach and member of the coordinating committee for the Magnolia Bar Association Mock Trial Competition.

Psalms 100:2/ "Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!"

After making Jackson her home away from home, Lindia was committed to connecting with a church family. She joined Mt. Calvary M.B. Church in Tougaloo, MS. She was faithful in serving as a choir member, Mission member and Mission President, Youth Sunday School teacher, Vacation Bible School teacher, and Christmas Committee Chair.

In 2016, Lindia joined North Jackson Baptist Church in Jackson, MS, under the leadership of Pastor Alfred Lyons. Her faithful stewardship continued as she became a member of the choir and served as Vice President of the Women's Missionary Union.

Over the years, through her mission outreach, Lindia spearheaded efforts to raise funds to secure essential items for our veterans, to assist persons affected by natural disasters, and to help build a well to bring clean water to impoverished African countries.

Philippians 1:23/ "I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be
with Christ, for that is far better."

Lindia heard her Savior say "well done thy good and faithful servant" on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Lindia was preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Nancy Robinson, her older brother, William "Burt" Robinson, and her older sister, Betty Bardwell. Lindia leaves to cherish her loving memory, five loving nephews, David B. Self, Terry L. Self, Kenneth W. Bardwell, John F. Bardwell, and William B. Robinson, Jr., a niece, Angela (Marcus) Grant; one stepsister, Phyllis (Steve) Daniel and one stepbrother Norris (Shelia) Cobb; Kristen Burnett and Kenyon Self (great niece and nephew who provided steadfast support during her unforeseen illness), additional loving great nieces and nephews, loving great-great nieces and nephews; a goddaughter, Chelsea Walker; a loyal and trusted friend/god-sister, Melba Dixon, (who provided dedicated and unwavering support during her unforeseen illness); and a host of other dear friends.

Flower Bearers
Janay Bardwell
Kaylee Burnett
Kiersten Burnett
Kristen Burnett
Aundrea Nichols

MS Center for Legal Services Corporation
North Jackson Baptist Church
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

Active Pallbearers
Ellis J. Burnett
William B. Robinson, Jr.
Kenyon Self
Kenterryon Self

Honorary Pallbearers

MS Center for Legal Services Corporation

SHS Class of 1971
Deacons, Mt. Calvary M.B. Church
Deacons, North Jackson Baptist Church

Acknowledgements:

We, the family of Lindia Pilcher Robinson, wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern, and kindness shown to us during this hour of bereavement.

A special thank you to the staff of Baptist Medical Center, the staff of MS Center for Legal Services Corporation, Mrs. Suzanne Keys, Honorable Melba Dixon, and Mr. & Mrs. Mike Wharton.
May God Bless and Keep You.

Love, the Bardwell, Burnett, Robinson, and Self Family