Benilda "Nina" King

Benilda “Nina” King, 72, of Willard, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, October 19, 2026, following a brief illness at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, Ohio.

Benilda was born on July 28, 1954, in Lockney, Texas, and settled in Norwalk, Ohio, in 1969. She retired from Johnson’s Brother.

Benilda enjoyed fishing, sewing, playing softball and volleyball, and watching her grandchildren participate in sports. She was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Cleveland Guardians. Whether cheering for her favorite teams or supporting her grandchildren, she treasured the moments spent enjoying the things and people she loved.

Benilda leaves to cherish her memory her two sons, Michael Robinson and Curtis Robinson; her adopted daughter, Maria Nieto; and her companion, Scott David King.

She also leaves her beloved grandchildren: Kevan Irvin, De’Neica Robinson, Curtis Gingery, De’Jean Payton, Arrianna Robinson, Natasha Robinson, Braylon Tovo, Mia Benilda Robinson, Marissa Manlet, Kendill Robinson, Kalliste Robinson, Tesleigh Saige, and Fabian Trushel; and her two great-grandchildren, Dre’Neior Vazquez and Adrian Irving.

Benilda is also survived by her siblings, Frances Franco, Leonel (Laurel) Garza, Ana Maria Garza, and Jesus (Eusebia) Garza Jr.; along with many nieces, nephews, other loving relatives, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus and Maria (Benavidez) Garza; four siblings, Ernest Garza, Graviel Garza, San Juanita Miller, and Sylvia Cruz; and her granddaughter, Haley Robinson.

Family and friends will be received for visitation on Thursday, October 29, 2026, beginning at 11:00 a.m., with the funeral service beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Brown-Robinson Funeral Home, 1814 Milan Road, Sandusky, Ohio. Bishop Stevie Robinson, Pastor of City of Deliverance in Lorain, Ohio, will officiate. Burial will follow at Meadow Green Cemetery in Huron, Ohio.

May Benilda “Nina” King’s memory forever remain a blessing to all who knew and loved her.