Search by Name

Search by Name

BORN

1935

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Lee Memorial Funeral Home - Tupelo

5257 Raymond Avenue

Tupelo, Mississippi

Shirley Robbins Obituary

Shirley Robbins, 87, passed on from this life to her eternal home Friday, March 10, 2023, from Magnolia Manor after a lengthy illness. She was born October 1, 1935, in Tupelo to George and Myrtle Hankins. She was a homemaker and a member of King City Church. She was a devoted Christian and the ultimate prayer warrior. She loved to cook, read her bible, tend t her flowers and watch cooking shows. Her greatest joy was her family.

Services will be 2 PM Monday at Lee Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with two of her sons, Jeff Robbins and Shane Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in Lee Memorial Park. Lee Memorial Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Delbert Robbins of Tupelo; her four boys, Dwayne Robbins (Deb) of Gulfport, Rick Robbins (Tanya) of Pontotoc, Jeff Robbins (Shari) of Tupelo and Shane Robbins (Tricia) of Tupelo; one brother, Terry Hankins (Jeanette) of Plantersville; eight grandchildren, Kristi White (Jason), Katie Robbins, Tiffany Harris (Josh), Zach Robbins (Charlotte), Breanna Welch (Micah), Bryton Robbins (Ruthy), Morgan Robbins and Ethan Robbins; seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, Hoyle Hankins, G.L. Hankins, Faye McDonald, Billie McNutt, Hazel McDonald and Bobby Hankins.

Pallbearers will be Zach Robbins, Bryton Robbins, Ethan Robbins, Josh Harris, Jason White and Micah Welch. Honorary Pallbearer will be Carson Renfrow.

Visitation will be 11 AM - 2 PM Monday at Lee Memorial.

For online condolences and guest registry, visit www.leememorialonline.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Journal on Mar. 11, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Robbins

Sponsored by Lee Memorial Funeral Home - Tupelo.

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Shirley Robbins's name

Memorial Events
for Shirley Robbins

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Lee Memorial Funeral Home - Tupelo

5257 Raymond Avenue, Tupelo, MS 38879

How to support Shirley's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Shirley Robbins's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more