Ruth Dickens Robbins
December 20, 1931 ~ October 30, 2013
Ruth Dickens Robbins, age 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. Born in Nash County on December 20, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Charles Wesley Dickens and Lessie Breedlove Dickens. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Marice Dickens.
Ruth was a kind, loving, gentle southern lady. People loved to be around her because of her uplifting spirit. She had a word of encouragement for everyone. Ruth realized extreme joy in giving to others. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She retired as a lab technician from Internal Medicine with Drs. Weeks, Carter, Doyle, and Derbyshire after 35 years of service.
A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Ruth leaves behind her husband of 63 years, Grover Lee Robbins; daughter, Jane Kimberly Robbins Journigan and husband Neil of the Aventon Community; grandchildren, Dr. Velvet Blair Journigan of Sunnyvale CA and Sterling Neil Journigan of Wilmington; brother, Charles Wesley Dickens Jr. and wife Peggie of Rocky Mount; nephew, Charles Wesley Dickens III and wife Deborah; and niece, Jamie Dickens Everette, wife of the late Robert Michael Everette.
A service to remember Ruth will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Fishing Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Gearhart officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation with the family will follow the graveside service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Nehemiah Building Fund, c/o Benvenue Baptist Church, 2464 Benvenue Road, Rocky Mount NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Fishing Creek Baptist Church
15204 Avent Road
Whitakers, NC 27891
Saturday 11/2, 3:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Saturday 11/2, 2:00 pm
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To The Robbins Family.I am sorry for your lost.May your love for Ruth the memories she shared with you,may they comfort you in the days ahead
She was such a sweet lady. I knew her from the doctors office. My sweet little mom had to go very often for lab work. Ruth was always so caring and gentle with her. One of the best. our sympathies to the family. She will not be forgotten by our family. Praying for all of you.
Sorry to learn of your loss. Ruth was a nice sweet and caring person and a friend to all. I remember years ago as a child going out to the farm on Sunday afternoons and playing with her and Buck. Had some good times. May the Lord bless each one of you at this time and always. Joe and Mary Alice Trevathan Ezzell
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Mrs. Ruth was the sweetest lady. We attended church with Mrs. Ruth at Benvenue Baptist and she always made sure that she spoke to me and my children. She will be greatly missed. The family is in our prayers, but the ones in Heaven are rejoicing for they have just received a very special person! Jason, Amanda, Trinity, Hadley and Caroline Pridgen