"Odetta.....It has been many years since you and I attended school together in Livingston, but I wanted to send you deepest condolences on the death of your mother. I have fond memories of our childhood....life moves too fast. Prayers for you and your family."
In loving memory of
Mary Alice Robbins
December 3, 1928 - May 19, 2016
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Alice Robbins, age 87, of Livingston will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016 from the chapel of Livingston Funeral Home with Bro. Scott Allred and Bro. Aron Dillon officiating. Burial will be in the Overton County Memorial Gardens. The family will welcome friends on Saturday evening from 5 until 9 p.m.
Mrs. Robbins passed away on Thursday morning, May 19, 2016 in the comfort of her home. She was born December 3, 1928 in Clinton, TN to the late Walter and Iva Huckby Johnson. She was a garment factory worker.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Livingston. She loved doing the food ministry, working in her flower gardens, attending church, and loved being with her family & friends.
She is survived by 3 daughters, Odetta Ashley of Rising Sun, MD, Gail Cantrell of Livingston, and Jane Ann Harris of Livingston; 5 grandchildren, Tim and Scott Ashley, Jennifer Ruble, and Joey & Jason Cantrell; 3 great-grandchildren, Toni and Gabby Cantrell, and Keely Ruble; brothers, Edward Johnson of Kingston, TN and Norris Johnson of Arizona; and 3 sisters, Maxine James of Powell, TN and Marie Guy & Elizabeth Hubner, both of Clinton, TN.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Walter & Iva Huckby Johnson, her husband: M. J. Robbins, and 6 brothers: Eugene, Larue, Floyd, Harlan, Garnett, & Cecil Johnson.
Serving as pallbearers are Bill Linder, Jason Cantrell, Joey Cantrell, Jewell Cantrell, Phil Marshall, & Danny Tinch.
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"I was saddened to hear of Mary Alice's death. We were neighbors for many years on Linder Mountain. She was always there for her many friends and neighbors in their time of need. One fond memory I have of her is when my Mom passed away. She knew I loved fried green tomatoes. She brought a plate full of them. I ate almost the whole thing! She will be missed but I'm sure she is enjoying all the joys of heaven and seeing all of her loved ones and friends who have gone on before. :)"
"I'm praying for your strength and comfort in this time of separation and sorrow. She could always light up a room with her laugh and mischief and fun. How blessed I am to have so many memories of your dear Mother and my Aunt."
"I am so to hear of the passing of this fine lady. I have many good memories of her over the years of my life. She was always kind and a help to others. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers for her family."
"So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She's in the best place she can be now without any pain. She'll be so very missed."
"Dear Robbins family, We've never met but I'd like to express my condolence and deep regrets for your loss for this enemy death is our worse enemy and brings always much grief and pain and it's at such times as this comfort and hope is needed and I'd like to share where I found this when this enemy took my entire family. I found great comfort and hope in what Jehovah Gods word the Bible says at John5:28,29 for there we're told we'll see our love ones again in the resurrection when Jesus brings them back here on earth and Isaiah25:8 states that this enemy death will be swallowed up forever. I found help at jw.org(search:comfort) also and all this is what helps me cope with my loss and get through each day because I miss my family so much. I truly hope you'll find some help from this because it's my purpose in sharing this with you for we all need hope and comfort at times like this. Please feel free to let me know at gloriamosley@hotmail.com and please know that I do share your grief and hope to hear from you. Sincerely, GM"
"We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Ms. Mary Alice. We will always remember her warm smile and sweet and genuine personality. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched encouraged and blessed. Praying God sends His comfort strength rest and peace to you in the coming days. Thinking of you with much love. God bless and keep you."