Jimmie Sue Robbins, age 93, of Norman, Arkansas, passed away on July 8 at the Montgomery County Nursing Home in Mt. Ida. She was born on February 17, 1933, in Missouri and moved to Arkansas early in her life. Sue is a believer in Jesus and joined Barr Memorial Presbyterian Church while in school. She also worked as a telephone operator during her senior year. Following her graduation, she moved to California to continue working in this field. While there, the love of her life, Dee Ray Robbins, convinced her to move back to Arkansas. They were married on June 7, 1953, and enjoyed 62 years together.
Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Dee Ray Robbins; her mother, Hallie Jo Stelter; one brother and sister-in-law, Jake and Jan Alexander; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Loyd and Nell Short and Henry and Reatha Robbins. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Vickie Robbins of Mena and Don and Rhonda Robbins of Mammoth Spring; one daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Mike Hatton of Sims; four grandchildren (Derinda Taylor, Justin Hatton, Bethany Robbins, and Kenya Robbins;) four great-grandchildren (Jordan Rice, Tristan, Blake, and Brandon Taylor;) many nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Sue was a homemaker taking care of their three children. After the kids were old enough, she was employed by Munro Footwear in Mt. Ida, making shoes for a few years. She was then employed by Caddo Hills Schools as an Elementary Librarian. Later, she became the Elementary Secretary there until she retired. Sue enjoyed fishing, hunting off her back porch, reading, and painting. She volunteered at the Norman Library in the town square to help keep it going. She also loved watching the Arkansas Razorback basketball team.
Services were held at Barr Memorial Presbyterian Church. Visitation was Friday, July 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral is Saturday, July 11, at 10 a.m. with Bro. Don Robbins officiating. Interment was at the Robbins Cemetery at Caddo Gap. Pallbearers will be Gary Alexander, James Walden, Tim Robbins, Justin Hatton, Todd Robbins, and Scott Taylor. Memorials may be made to the Robbins Cemetery Fund C/O Debbie Kibbey, 110 Adventist Church Rd, Bonnerdale, AR 71933.
This obituary was provided by Smith Family Funeral Home-Glenwood.




