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The Greenville community mourns the loss of Patricia Corbin Haskell-Robinson, who made significant contributions to local business, education, and civic engagement. Her legacy includes leadership roles in real estate and various organizations, along with advocacy for local governance. She is survived by her family and is remembered for her dedication to public service.
Greenville, South Carolina
Patricia Corbin Haskell-Robinson, a beloved pillar of the Greenville community, passed away on June 12, 2025. Renowned for her extensive contributions to local business, education, and civic engagement, she leaves behind a legacy cherished by many.
Born on March 27, 1938, in New Haven, Connecticut, Haskell-Robinson was the daughter of the late Sarah Cruikshank Corbin from Greenville and Harrison Corbin from New Haven. She graduated from Prospect Hill School for Girls in New Haven before attending Hollins College, now known as Hollins University, in Roanoke, Virginia.
Haskell-Robinson co-founded and brokered the Robinson Company for 25 years, becoming the first International Property Specialist in South Carolina. Her influence in real estate extended to leadership roles, including serving as president of the Greenville Association of Realtors and the Multiple Listing Service. She also contributed to the South Carolina Association of Realtors as a board member and held a position on the board of the Greenville County Economic Development Corporation since 1999.
Breaking barriers, Haskell-Robinson was the first woman to serve as Chairman of both the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and Christ Church Episcopal School Board. She held additional influential positions on the Board of Visitors for Christ Church Episcopal School and was a member of various regional organizations focused on civic and economic development.
Her community involvement was extensive, as she served as president of numerous organizations including the Junior League of Greenville, Inc., Greenville Sister Cities, and the Metropolitan Arts Council. She was also involved with the Professional Women’s Forum, Greenville Housing Futures, the Carillon, and the Quadrille.
Haskell-Robinson began her career in television at WFBC (now known as WYFF), where she presented programs for children and conducted interviews with local talent. An advocate for local governance, she spent two terms on the Greenville City Council, where she held positions such as Mayor Pro Tempore and Acting Mayor.
Beyond her real estate and civic achievements, Haskell-Robinson contributed to the banking industry as a board member for United Carolina Bank, which merged with BB&T, and served as a trustee for the Greenville Hospital System, alongside a role on the Greenville Hospital Foundation. She was instrumental in launching the first International Baccalaureate Program in Greenville County Schools.
Her legacy extends through her extensive memberships in organizations including the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Colonial Dames of America. An active member of Christ Church Episcopal, she took on leadership roles within the church, chairing the Altar Guild and the sewing committee.
Haskell-Robinson is survived by her two sons, Edwin Calhoun Haskell, III, and Harrison Corbin Haskell; a step-daughter, Elaine Robinson Copenhaver; and five grandchildren. She also leaves behind ten great-grandchildren and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James Harold Robinson and Edwin Calhoun Haskell, Jr., as well as her brother, Lieutenant Neal Harrison Corbin, and other family members.
A memorial service to honor Haskell-Robinson’s life and contributions will take place on June 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Christ Church Episcopal, followed by a reception at the Poinsett Club. Memorial contributions in her name can be made to Prisma Health Children’s Hospital – Upstate, Clements Kindness, Project Host, or Christ Church Episcopal.
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- Robinson Funeral Homes: Patricia Haskell-Robinson
- Wikipedia: Greenville, South Carolina
- Post and Courier: Vermal Moore Obituary
- Google Search: Patricia Haskell-Robinson
- Dignity Memorial: Charles Smith
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Greenville South Carolina
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