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4:14 am Saturday, November 3, 2001

Smith, Robinson

By Staff
Mr. and Mrs. Van Henry Smith of Columbia announce the engagement of their daughter, Gina Lea, to Michael Ashley Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Royce E. Robinson of Meridian.
Wedding vows will be exchanged at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in North Columbia Baptist Church.
Miss Smith is the granddaughter of Frances C. McKenzie and the late Virgil McKenzie, and the late Madeline C. Smith and V.W. Smith, all of Columbia.
The bride-elect is a graduate of Columbia Academy and the University of Southern Mississippi. She is employed as a professional sales consultant with Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
Mr. Robinson is the grandson of Blanche G. Robinson and the late Earl Robinson, and the late Irene I. Creel and James Creel.
He is a graduate of Southeast Lauderdale High School and Mississippi State University. While at MSU, he was a member of Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Mr. Robinson is a district trainer with Reliant Pharmaceuticals.
A reception will be held at Lake Serene Clubhouse in Hattiesburg following the ceremony. Family and friends are invited to attend.

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