Imogene Grayson Robbins

1937 - 2015

ROBBINS, Imogene G. Imogene Grayson Robbins, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 28, 2015 at Halcyon Hospice House in Atlanta. She was born in Bostic, North Carolina, on February 18, 1937, the only child of Thomas Walsh Grayson and Ruth Hollifield Grayson. She graduated from Carson Newman College, Jefferson City, Tennessee, and immediately married her high school boy friend, James Buddy Robbins, with whom she had two sons, James Grayson Robbins and John Jeffery Robbins. Jeffrey was killed in an automobile accident at age 16, and Grayson was a faithful care giver through Imogene's lengthy battle with cancer. After a 20 year marriage, Imogene was divorced and began a 34 year career as a legal assistant, a position that she truly enjoyed. She was a founding member of Chestnut Ridge Christian Church in Marietta and was a member for 36 years. Through the years she served her church as a Pianist, Choir Member, Sunday School Teacher, and Elder. She is survived by her son Grayson Robbins, cousins Mike Hollifield (Susan), Phil Hollifield (Dinah) and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son Jeffrey Robbins, and her parents. A Celebration of Life will be held at Chestnut Ridge Christian Church on Saturday October 17th. In lieu of Flowers memorials may be sent to Chestnut Ridge Christian Church 2663 Johnson Ferry Rd Marietta, GA 30062.