Madalyn Jane "Maddy" Robinson, 16, of De Soto died Jan. 18, 2025. Maddy was a junior at Herculaneum High School. She was known as a unique, fun-spirited girl, who never liked to lose, especially when playing family games. She had a knack for the creative things in life and enjoyed singing, creating art and dancing with her sister, Lydia, on TikTok or while playing Just Dance. She will be remembered for the admirable way she approached every day. Born July 8, 2008, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of Eric (Katie Lanfersieck) Robinson of Festus and Samantha (Kyle Tolbert) Huff Blair of De Soto.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister: Lydia Robinson of De Soto; grandparents: Norman and Jane Robinson of Pevely, Carol Fowler of St. Louis and Fred and Sherri Huff of Imperial; a great-grandmother: Polly Fowler of St. Louis; and numerous other family members and friends.
Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m. until services at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Mahn Twin City Chapel, 515 Collins Ave., in Festus, officiated by Pastor Randy Gray. Memorials may be made to the family at gofundme.com/f/maddys-memory-a-communitys-compassion, Wigs for Kids or Make-a-Wish. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Twin City Chapel.