Nellie Frances Robison, 97, of Mexico, died at 11:15 p.m., Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, at Mexico Manor. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, at Pickering Funeral Home With Rev. Dan Sites and Rev. Doug Vernon officiating. Visitation will be from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Vandalia Cemetery. Mrs. Robison was born on Nov. 9, 1906, in Center, the daughter of Alex and Lena (Leake) O'Brien. On June 18, 1927, in Hannibal, she married Ernest Robison, who died on May 18, 1979. She was a charter member of Southside Christian Church, and was faithful up to the time of her death. Survivors include two daughters, Jean Chase and husband Guy, Mexico, and Pat Ferguson and husband Earl, Plainfield, Ill.; a son, Bill Robison and wife Joan, Mexico; a sister-in-law, Goldie Reighley, Center; nine grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, one great-great grandson, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, two brothers and one son, Bobbie S. Robison, preceded her in death. Memorials may be made to the Southside Christian Church, 2100 Lakeview, Mexico, MO 65265 or sent in care of the funeral home at 403 N. Western, Mexico, MO 65265.