Mida Robb

Mida Robb

MARQUETTE, Mich. — Mida Robb, 97, entered into eternal life on March 1, 2017, at Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette, Michigan where she spent the last six years of her life.

Mida was born on October 2, 1919, in Hughesville, MO, the youngest daughter of the late Pam Grinstead and Emma Marr Grinstead. She was married to William D. Robb on June 4, 1944, for 56 years and he preceded her in death on August 16, 2000.

Before marrying she taught school in a one room schoolhouse in rural Pettis County, MO. And then later she was a home dealer for Rawleigh products and sold items to many people throughout Pettis County.

She was a member of Range Line Presbyterian Church and was the oldest member of that congregation. She was an ordained elder and served on the Session. She taught the Women's Bible class for many years, she volunteered in the Vacation Bible School, and she also was a former president of the Presbyterian Women's Association and a very active member before moving to Michigan in 2011.

Mida is survived by her three children: Ruth Ann (Mitch) McDonald of Adkins, TX, retired math teacher, John (Patricia McCombie) Robb of Marquette, MI, retired from home improvement store, and Revs. James (Tina) Robb of Munising, MI, retired Presbyterian pastors; five grandchildren: Scott Walk of Firestone, CO, Stephanie Armstrong of San Antonio, TX, Justin McDonald of Adkins, TX and Ian and Elena McCombie of Marquette, MI; six great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mida was preceded in death by her two sisters, Louise (Jack) Greer of Longwood, MO and Ruth (John) Buxton of Kansas City, KS.

Mida spent most of her life as a mother, grandmother, homemaker and all of her life as a faithful and dedicated Christian. Her faith was very important to her from birth to death.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 10, 2017, at Range Line Presbyterian Church in Houstonia, MO, with Pastor Bobbie Karchner officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday at the church. She will be interred alongside her husband in Highland Sacred Gardens Cemetery in Sedalia, MO.

Memorials may be made to Range Line Presbyterian Church or Norlite Nursing Center in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home in Marshall. Friends may sign the online register book at www.campbell-lewis.com.