Chrisrina R. Gilbert more lovingly known as Chrissy was born on May 16, 1929 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late John Thomas Robinson Jr. and Edna Mae Robinson. She departed this life after a lengthy illnes on August 10, 2006. Christina was educated in the Baltimore city school system. On December 31, 1949 Christina married the late William Henry Gilbert Big Jack. Out of this union eleven children were born; of which the youngest, Christopher, preceded her in death. As a teen, Chrissy was employed at the Silverman's and Goldenburg's department stores as a stock clerk and in window artistry. Chrissy was affiliated with the school system for twenty-one years during which she dedicated most of her years at Westside Elementary School. She volunteered as an office assistant, cafeteria aid and art teacher. Chrissy made numerous donation for the childrens art supplies. She was later employed with the school system and retired from Cecil Elemantry School. Chrissy Was loved by family and friends alike. She was an extended mother to many neighborhood children, especially young expectant mothers in need of support and guidance. Chrissy's pastimes and many talents included art drawing and painting, roller skating at Shake and Bake Roller Rink up to the age of seventy-three where she was affectionately known as Grandma, music guitar and harmonica, singing, dancing and bicycling. She also frequented casinos and was very hot in fashion. She leaves to mourn; six daughters, Jacqueline, Wilma, Michele, Renaire, Tara and Latanya; four sons; Lamont, Kevin, Shawn and Stacey; adopted son James Lomax; thirty-seven grandchildren, forty-one great-grandchildren; three sisters, Anita, Lorraine and Gwendolyn; two brothers-in-law, James and Franklin; two sisters-in-law, Lula and Mary; three daughters-in-law, Lisa, Wyvonnie and Karen; Son-in-law, Thomas, a host of nieces,nephews and friends.