Mae Robinson Rishel Obituary
The family of Mae Robinson Rishel in Greenville, South Carolina announces her passing on October 12, 2026. Mae, born on June 17, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mae Robinson Rishel to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Eugene B. Rishel; her parents, Lewis E. Robinson and Claire Robinson; her brother Lewis E. Robinson, Jr.; and her great grandchildren, Sophie Grace Rishel and Nell Louise Shanks.
She is survived by: her son Stephen Rishel (Shelia); her grandsons, Todd Rishel (Amanda), Zachary Rishel (Natalie) and Trent Rishel (Teia); her daughter Claire Hill (Robert); her granddaughters, Alexandra Hill and Caroline Shanks (Cory); and her sister Claire Woodard (Bunn). She is also survived by nieces and great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 28th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Springwood Cemetery (410 N Main St, Greenville, SC 29601).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com) in honor of Robbie's passion for teaching her students and grandchildren to read.
