Janneth Elonie Robinson

Janneth Elonie Robinson was born on December 30, 1956, in the peaceful and beautiful community of Mulgrave in the parish of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, to Ivy Tennent and Westin Thomas. From her early years, Janneth radiated qualities such as resilience, ambition, compassion, intelligence, and a passion for success. These qualities have defined her journey. She began her education at Mulgrave All-Age School in St. Elizabeth. Later, she moved to Kingston, where she attended Fitz Henley Secretarial College. There she studied Pitman shorthand and typewriting. She subsequently applied for and secured employment at the Office of the Services Commission in Kingston. While working, she developed a desire to learn machine shorthand, which she pursued diligently and successfully completed, becoming a certified stenographer. Through discipline and dedication, she rose to become one of Jamaica’s most skilled and respected Court Reporters and was assigned to report on high-profile legal cases across the Caribbean. Her mastery of machine shorthand was unmatched, earning her multiple awards and recognitions from the Office of the Services Commission. A life-changing chapter in Janneth’s story began at the National Aquatic Centre in Kingston, where she met Vincent while learning to swim. Vincent was initially her instructor, but their relationship grew beyond that, as they discovered they had shared dreams and aspirations. Their union was blessed with two sons, Vincent Junior and Ramone, who became a source of immense pride and joy. Janneth’s love extended far beyond her immediate family. Her devotion to her mother, Ivy, was unwavering. She also cared for cousins and siblings, treating them as they were her own children. She guided and supported them through high school and their teenage years, ensuring they had opportunities for education and growth, often placing their needs above her own. In 1991, Janneth and her family began a new chapter in Canada, where she balanced her work as a Court Reporter in Toronto with her responsibilities as a wife and mother. The family later relocated to Orlando, Florida. Janneth always had a burning desire to complete high school, she therefore pursued and completed her high school education at Boone High School, earning her GED, demonstrating that her passion for learning remained strong despite life’s demands and challenges. After earning her GED, she attended Valencia College, where she earned an Associate of Science Degree in Business Management and Marketing and received the Distinguished Scholar Award upon graduation. This was a particularly proud moment for Janneth, as she shared the commencement stage with her son, Vincent Robinson Junior. She later continued her academic journey and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Florida Southern College in 2005. Janneth also completed real estate training and became a licensed Florida Realtor. She briefly worked as a real estate agent before seeking new challenges. Astute in negotiation and investment, she focused on real estate acquisitions, in which she was highly successful. Janneth then decided to step into the insurance industry, where she obtained her agent license and worked for an agency Reflections of the Life, Legacy, and Labor of Janneth Elonie Robinson for two years. Driven by ambition, she eventually purchased her own agency and became CEO of Global Insurance Agency, which she led for over 18 years before retiring and selling the business to spend more time with her family. In all of her endeavors, Janneth pursued excellence. Her accomplishments extended beyond her own business interests, above all, she was passionate about creating opportunities for those she loved. She generously shared her wisdom in business, and played a pivotal role in helping her son, Vincent Junior, establish his medical transportation company. She had a remarkable gift for writing and an exceptional eye for detail. She excelled in English language and became the trusted person within the family for assistance with letters, essays, speeches, and so on. Janneth’s commitment to service extended beyond her family into her community. She served as a Notary Public for the State of Florida and held leadership roles, including Assistant Vice President of the Robinson Hills Housing Association. Janneth accomplished much in her lifetime, but her greatest pride was her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Her sons described her as detailed, strong- willed, loving, and straightforward—a woman who stood firmly by her convictions. Her siblings remembered her as kind, courageous, compassionate, and ambitious. To her mother, Ivy, Janneth was a shining star. She embraced life fully and found joy in simple pleasures: time at home, obtaining the seeds for exotic fruit trees, working out at the gym, spending time with her grandchildren, walking her dogs and, most importantly, time with Vincent. One of her favourite activities was dining with Vincent at the Ale House, where she enjoyed her favourite Zinger salad and a cold beer. Janneth was not one to cut corners. One of her favorite sayings when faced with challenges is, “There is no easy way.” She lived by those words, understanding that success requires sacrifice, discipline, perseverance, and courage. On Christmas Eve in 2009, she shared a profound truth with me: “What you do for others is more important than what you do for yourself.” This is how Janneth lived her life. Janneth was a true fighter who maintained a positive spirit even in her final moments. Even then, she did not express defeat, but hope, declaring, “I want to live!” As the doctors took her to another room, she threw kisses at us and said, “See you later.” Those words reflect her essence—hopeful, courageous, determined, and full of life. They captured how she lived: always giving, always supporting, always loving, and always positive. On May 18, 2026, Janneth peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance, excellence, faith, love, positivity, and devotion to family. She leaves to cherish her memory: her devoted husband, Vincent; her sons, Vincent Junior and Ramone; her beloved grandchildren: Selah, Gabrielle, Vincent III, Elijah, Isaiah, and step-grandson Jahleel; her mother, Ivy; her sisters: Lorane, Carolyn, Suzette (Kim), Sandra, Melody, Karen, and Shernett; her brothers: Silmon, Dennis, Conrod, MacDeans, Roxcosmo, Carlos, Steve, and Einstein; her precious dog, Bella; and numerous relatives, friends, and all those whose lives she touched profoundly. Though we grieve her passing, we also celebrate a life lived with purpose. Janneth’s journey reflected achievement, generosity, faith, and courage. Her life reminds us that with determination, faith, hard work, and love; obstacles can be overcome. Her legacy lives on through her family and all who were inspired by her example. She will forever remain in our hearts. Rest peacefully, Janneth.

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Janneth Elonie Robinson

December 30, 1956 - May 18, 2026