Mrs Jeanne Louise Robbins

Jeanne Louise Vance Robbins, 98, of Searcy, Arkansas, was born on December 8, 1924, in Lamont, Kentucky, to Roy and Mary Bryan Vance. She died Tuesday, August 29 in her home with her family by her side. Jeanne was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Searcy, a member of the Fulbright Sunday School Class and was a past president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service, which supported and encouraged new relationships between women to grow in faith and spirit. She was a founding member of the Searcy Country Club (she was proud of her low membership number) and was an avid Bridge player there twice a week. She was part of a “golden girl group” who traveled on vacation to play bridge each year in Jackson, Tennessee. She was also a Golden Girl of PEO, Chapter AA, as a lifetime member. Jeanne spearheaded a Dental Auxiliary in Searcy and raised money for that organization through rummage sales and was a member of the Arkansas State Dental Auxiliary. A lifetime member of the National Junior Auxiliary, Jeanne was part of a group instrumental in starting the Sunshine School in Searcy that continues to this day to provide services for disabled individuals. Many things in life brought her joy: volunteering in her church, her children and their accomplishments, Friday night dinners at the Country Club, her yard and her home. She was known for her big parties that lasted for hours and were scheduled to include the older folks in the early hours, ending with her children’s friends coming in late at night. She loved working in her yard and took pride in her table arrangements, helping others with theirs anytime she was asked. Later in life, she loved going on girl trips to Las Vegas and taking line dancing classes, something she continued until age 94. One of Jeanne’s super powers was making others feel good. She delivered homemade bread, special tea rings, and flowers to those who needed cheering up. As someone born into two brothers, marrying into a family of four brothers, and having three sons of her own, she was thrilled to finally have three daughters-in-law who she got to dress up and train in entertaining. When grandchildren came along, she was blessed with more girls for whom she modeled her great taste in fashion and taught her grandsons the ways to find and understand strong women like herself. Jeanne’s life cannot be remembered without acknowledging the love of her life, Bruce. They met on a blind date in St. Louis when she was fresh out of college and Bruce was finishing up dental school. They married shortly after and spent 32 happy years together. Their story is one that her grandchildren ask her to tell over and over, and it is one of love at first sight. Bruce was her one and only, and we feel certain she danced into his arms when they were finally reunited in heaven. Jeanne is survived by her three sons, Dr. Thomas Robbins (Mimi), Dr. Ken Robbins (Cathey) and Dr. Mark Robbins (Sarah). She was Gigi to her six grandchildren and two great grandchildren, Kristin, Luke, Ben, Alexa (Tyler), Grace, Anna, Evelyn, and Willa Jeanne Margaret. She leaves an extended family of Robbins and Vance nieces and nephews who were all well loved by her. The family would like to acknowledge the kindness of Krystal, Kathy, Annette, Chelsea and Natosha, her Caring Companions, as well as the nurses and staff of Garrett Woods. Friends are invited to Powell Funeral Home in Searcy from 12 o’clock until 4 o’clock on Friday, September 8th to sign the guest book and pay their respects. A Celebration Of Life will be held on September 9th at 12 o’clock at the Searcy Country Club, followed by a reception and visitation with the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial consideration may be made in the name of Jeanne Robbins to First United Methodist Church, 1560 W. Beebe-Capps Expressway, Suite C-249, Searcy, AR 72143 or The Sunshine School, PO Box 831, Searcy, AR 72145.

Mrs Jeanne Louise Robbins

December 8, 1924 - August 29, 2023