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Frances Robb Obituary
After working briefly for Colonial Williamsburg and B. Altman in New York, she joined the national staff of the Phi Beta Kappa Society and was director of its Visiting Scholar Program from its inception in 1956 until 1977. Thereafter, she served as consultant to the program and also worked part time for the Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court 1978-2000.
Frances was a longtime volunteer in the Special Collections branch of Swem Library and was first president of the Williamsburg Historic Records Association. She served also as an officer of the Heritage Humane Society Auxiliary and the Williamsburg Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni Association.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert G. Robb, Jr. She is survived by cousins Eugenia Robb, Ellen H. Eberly and Cary R. Howard.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 in the Chapel of Sir Christopher Wren at the College of William and Mary. A private interment will be held at Gay Mont, Rappahannock Academy, Va.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Special Collections of Swem Library, Office of University Development, Gift Accounting, P.O. Box 1693, Williamsburg, 23187, or Bruton Parish Church, 331 W. Duke of Gloucester St. Williamsburg, 23185. Online condolences may be offered at www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net and www.vagazette.com
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for Frances Robb
Gildersleeves
May 1, 2013
Ms. Robb was a wonderful person and a true southern lady. She helped our family in our hour of need.
Sherri Fell
April 13, 2013
Frances was truly a lovely person. Very well read, extremely interesting to talk with.I used to take her back and forth to work at the old courthouse when it was on Henry St. Donnie and I will miss her. I think people here in Williamsburg know that we lost a real treasure.
Heather MacKay Forsythe
April 11, 2013
Frances was a woman who always welcomed me warmly and with enthusiasm that was both genuine and a benchmark of what I perceive to be the benchmark of Southern hospitality.
She was one of my favorite ladies of Williamsburg.
Karen Williams Laufer
April 11, 2013
Thanks to Francis, many important documents and photos important to Williamsburg's history will be safely preserved in the special collections section of Earl Greg Swem Library.
Wilford Kale
April 10, 2013
Frances was a wonderful person, who was a friend for many, many years. Her interest in W&M was unbounded and she frequently offered be tidbits of history that otherwise would now be lost, especially from her father's era. A real loss. You don't find people like Frances often.
Marietta Dubus
April 9, 2013
I was lucky to have Frances as my godmother. Growing up with her caring ways and uplifting attitude was inspirational to me and also my family. She will be missed especially on Chandler Court!
Karen & Dan Nifeneger
April 8, 2013
It deeply saddens me not to have you in my life anymore. I will miss our talks and our weekly visits. God be with you.
Helene Ward
April 7, 2013
Frances was a lovely lady and a very kind and helpful employee of mine when I was the Clerk of Circuit Court. We retired at the same time and it was always a pleasure to meet with her since then. She will be missed. Helene S. Ward
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