Doris Bridges Robbins

Doris Robbins Obituary

Doris Bridges Robbins
ELLENBORO -- Mrs. Robbins, 94, began her eternal life on December 2, 2005. She was born in Hollis, NC, and was a resident of Ellenboro, NC, for 65 years. Doris was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church. She served her community as an Avon representative for many years. 'Maw Maw,' as many called her, was most content spending countless hours in her flower garden and also canning and freezing goodies in her kitchen. Her love of crocheting was shown through the many gifts that she made for her family and friends.
Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Ray Robbins, her son, Gene Robbins, her daughter, Sarah Wall and son-in-law, Bobby Wall, her father and mother, Lester and Laura Bridges, her sisters, Ulaverl 'Penn' Haulk, Clara Berry, Mary Howard, and her brother, Theodore Bridges.
She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother of six generations. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Norman Robbins and wife, Shirley of Wilkesboro, NC; her brothers, L.D. Bridges of Macon, GA, and E.H. 'Perk' Bridges of Forsyth, GA; her sister, Margaret Hill of Baltimore, MD; her ten grandchildren, Brian Robbins of Wilkesboro, NC, Bonita Absher of Winston Salem, NC, Donna Daily of Charlotte, NC, Tommy Robbins of Tennessee, Tammy Measimer of Concord, NC, Teresa Robbins of Spindale, NC, Tonya Robbins of Ellenboro, NC, Pamela Morgan of Hampton, VA, Angela Butterfield of Newport News, VA, and Melissa McKeel of Hampton, VA; 24 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and close friends whom she loved dearly.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of White Oak Manor for their love and care of Doris during her illness. Doris 'Maw Maw' Robbins will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
The family will receive friends at Bethel Baptist Church in Ellenboro, North Carolina Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at 12 noon. The funeral service will be held following visitation at 1:00 pm, with Dr. Ron Williams and Dr. Wayne Blackwood officiating. Interment will be in the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.
Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Dec. 4, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Doris Robbins

11 Entries

Tonya robbins

January 15, 2006

Maw-Maw was one of those people who you instantly loved. Everyone that ever met her, didn't forget her. So many people have come up to me and asked are you Doris' grandaughter? It made me proud inside to say yes. They would begin to tell me how much they loved her. I have always been blessed because maw-maw was my grandmother.

She taught me so much about life,how to live, how to take care of my health,my skin,how to save, but most of all she taught me what love is by watching her.

Steve Robbins

January 2, 2006

When i think of Maw-Maw, I always remember getting her card every single birthday with a dollar bill in it. She never failed to remember. One of the fondest memories of Maw-Maw is when I would visit her, we would clean some old coins Paw-Paw Gene (her son) had given me when I was just a small child. She had kept them safe for me and it was always a joy to clean those old coins with her. She had a toothbrush just for cleaning them set aside under her sink in the bathroom that ALWAYS smelled of Rose scented Avon air freshner. Her christmas cookies were the best around. Her gift to the children was a collage of cookies and a single half-dollar coin. Those are the memories I will cherish and pass to my children.

Shirley Shaw

December 27, 2005

I fondly remember spending nights with Aunt Doris and sleeping in the little back bedroom. When Norman and Shirley lived next door, it was fun going back and forth between the houses! Many pleasant summer nights were spent sitting out under the pine trees. Aunt Doris was such a gentle, dear soul and a wonderful example of faith, courage and dignity. Our lives have truly been enriched by her long and Godly life.

Shirley Robbins

December 18, 2005

"MaMaw', as everyone called her after her first grandchild, Brian, our son was born. There are many things I'll remember about my Mother in-law, and the one I'll cherish the most is the tradition of having her family together on Christmas. Sometimes it would be the only time of the year that all the grandchildren would see each other. With Christmas being the most cherished time of the year, it seems right that the time of her being called home to be with her Lord. All of her grandchildren were at her funeral, as well as great and great great great/grandchildren were there for the celebration. Many things I learned from her, sewing and quilting. A Southern mother was no different than a Yankee mother, mine, that keeping family traditions are so important.

Teresa Robbins

December 8, 2005

I will miss my maw-maw very much. I can remember all those time I went to get her and bring her to my house when thunderstorms would come up. She was always telling me to unplug everything and stay away from windows. She kept me and my children entertained those nights by telling us our relatives from every branch of the family tree. Her mind was so sharp. I don't know how she could remember all of those people's names. She talked about them as if they were still around. She had a way of making you feel better when things were going bad. She showed great courage when the death of my father, her son, died 10 years ago. She had alot to deal with in her lifetime, but somehow she kept her wonderful smile! She'll be greatly missed in this family!

Charlene (Laughlin) Aldridge

December 7, 2005

Sarah and I were playing (under) the hiway in front of Mrs. Bridges', when I cut my foot really bad on a broken bottle. Doris immediately put a "hunk" of fatback on it to draw out any glass. She dried my tears, and performed a miracle for me. She was some Lady!

Perk , Nancy, & Dale Bridges

December 6, 2005

Doris was a good sister, sister-in-law, and aunt. We will miss seeing you on our trips to NC. We have many fond memories of times spent with you. We loved you and will miss you.

Sheila Haulk Ledford

December 6, 2005

I'll always remember how Aunt Doris was afraid of thunder storms and would go to grandmothers to stay (even when grandmother was 99 years old!). Mama told me that grandmother would send Aunt Doris, when she was a young girl, to a neighbors who was afraid of storms so that the neighbor would not be alone. Do you think she remembered that neighbor during storms like I think of her now?

And Aunt Doris will always be

"Mrs. Avon". She was my first link to makeup and perfume as a young girl. She made me feel so grown up! You have been missed!

Carole Haulk-Honeycutt

December 5, 2005

I will surely miss aunt Doris. One of my earliest recollections is of Uncle Ray and Aunt Doris having the first telephone in the family, how I loved to to talk on that phone. I remember Aunt Doris as being frugal but never cheap. She could squeeze a penny until Lincoln beged for mercy. There was a lot of sorrrow in her life, her loss of her husband and two of her three children had to be devastating. But she bore these loses with courage and dignity. I never heard her say an unkind word about anyone.

Aunt Doris was a true Southern Lady, and I will always remember her as such

Donna Dailey

December 4, 2005

Sweet Maw-maw will surely be missed. I was always amazed at her endless energy and brightness through all her years. She would always be cooking, finding new receipes, decorating her house or her yard. She would always cook something special when someone was coming or there was a holiday. I can learn a lot from her . . . to keep on going, learning new things and creating beauty (like her newest flower garden she had made). She was truly a picture of strength for her family. Oh yes, she sure was savy with the little money she had! I will always cherish her dried apple layer cake receipe she gave me. It is a family favorite or ours. Maw-maw found joy in her home - what a wonderful attribute for a woman!

Butch & Bonita Absher

December 4, 2005

What a precious little Maw-Maw we've lost. She was always dressed so prettily and kept her house and gardens with the touch of love. I remember the wild kittens she would feed, the hot biscuits and butter and especially the picnics under the trees. The "thrift" would bloom over her cement wall and the metal containers out front would be filled with the gorgeous flowers - and the azaleas and the flowers along the front walk would all be blooming their hearts out for Maw-Maw. We will miss you until your eyes open in the paradise when you can once again garden and cook and enjoy your family. With much love, Bonita and Butch

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