Thelma B. Robbins

Published 3:11 pm Friday, February 14, 2014

By Staff Reports

Heaven gained another angel as Thelma B. Robbins, at 87 years of age, departed this life on February 4, 2014, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, to live eternally with her Heavenly father, which was her ultimate goal. Saulters Moore Funeral Home of Prentiss handled funeral arrangements. She was interred in R.T. Robbins Memorial Cemetery at New Hebron Pentecostal Church.

Rev. Ryan Vanderford, Rev. Danny Robbins and Rev. Glynn Hilton presented a unique reflective identity of her life. Pallbearers were Nicky Robbins, Trey Robbins, Mason Robbins, Clay Robbins, Rock Pittman and Chris Keen. Honorary pallbearer was Archie Nichols.

She was born June 25, 1926, to Rufus Andrew and Lela Chesteen Bridges, at Vaiden, MS. While working at The Krystal in Jackson, she met co-worker Henry E. Robbins of New Hebron, and on April 12, 1947, they were married.

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She was an active member of New Hebron Pentecostal Church for the past 52 years. Most recently she had been a part of Monticello Pentecostal Church. She was a resident of Lawrence County Nursing Center in Monticello since 2012 and had recently moved to Hospice Ministries.

She worked hard for many years to provide for her family. Thelma Robbins lived a full life for her God, her family and her community. Her desire was to serve each of these to the utmost. Though she was sometimes not in the best of health, she served her community during their sicknesses, losses and all times of need.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; her sisters, Loreen Chapman, Wilma Bridges, Margie Adams, Avanelle Evans; brothers, Bill Bridges, Kermit Bridges, Elwin Bridges, and her twin brother Delma Bridges.

She is survived by her sister, Beatrice Morgan; children, Carolyn (Billy) Keen of Monticello, Eddie (Rachel) Robbins of Mendenhall, Duwaine (Helen) Robbins of New Hebron and Danny R. (Rita) Robbins of Tupelo; grandchildren, Chris (Sandy) Keen, Kim (Rock) Pittman, Nicholes (Amelia) Robbins, Brandy Robbins, Trey Robbins, Tessa Robbins, Keeton Robbins, Daniel (Lisa) Robbins, Amanda (Chris) Gunaldo, Archie (LaDonna) Nicholes, Liz (Tony) McMullin, Lacie (Damon) Fisher, Brittany (Bradley) Phillips, Clay (Karen) Robbins; 17 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

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Betty Robbins Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Robbins were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Society Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Young officiating. Interment followed in the Society Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Robbins, age 75, entered into the eternal rest of her Lord early Saturday morning, July 13, 2024, at the Forrest General Hospital. Saulters Moore Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements. The Robbins family received friends one hour before the funeral service, beginning at noon, Tuesday, at Society Hill Baptist Church. Pallbearers included Kelley LeNormand, Cymantha Shellenberger, Mason Robbins, Jenna Robbins, Frank Vice and Frank Vice Jr. Betty Robbins was born on June 6, 1949, in Magee, Mississippi to Walter R. and Margaret Jones Bishop. Mrs. Robbins was a long-time resident of Carson. She and her husband would go on to raise a happy family of six children that would multiply over the years with the addition of in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Robbins loved the country life and will be remembered for not only growing a yard full of beautiful flowers, but also a vegetable garden of which she fed her family. An animal lover, she also had dogs, chickens and hogs over the years. Mrs. Robbins was a member of Society Hill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter R. and Margaret Bishop, her husband, Kenneth Terrell Robbins Sr; her daughter, Pamela Robbins; sisters, Patsy Holden, Margaret  Coble, Linda Hester and her brother, Richard Bishop. Her memory will forever be cherished by her daughter, Billie Jo Williamson of Prentiss; sons, Kenny Robbins Jr. (Kathy) of Carson, Mikell Robbins (Kelley) of Palestine, Texas, John Robbins (Nicole) of Sumrall, Daniel Robbins, (Tanya) of Ft. Worth, Texas; brother, Ray Bishop (Nancy) of Magee and her sister, Myrtis Craig (Ed) of Rossville, Georgia. Mrs. Robbins also leaves behind 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Online condolences and guest registry are available at www.saultersmoorefuneralhome.com

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