Dixie Marie Robbins of Seagoville, Texas passed away on Saturday evening, March 6, 2021, of natural causes at The Manor at Seagoville nursing facility in Seagoville Texas at the age of 88.
Dixie was born in San Saba to Rosa Evelyn Grumbles-Faught on March 2, 1933. She grew up in the San Saba area and attended school in San Saba. Although she dropped out early to marry, Dixie did finish in Dallas with a GED in 1969.
She married by eloping with Billy Kirk Robbins on July 29, 1949 in Lampasas, Texas. They moved around for a few years as Billy followed work opportunities, and they finally settled in Dallas, Texas in 1960. Dixie and Billy traveled extensively throughout the connected states enjoying the State and National Parks and other historical landmarks. However, they later retired to Seagoville, Texas on 16 acres with their own grove of pecan trees, which Dixie dearly loved. Dixie and Billy were happily married until his passing in 2001.
Dixie worked as a lunchroom pastry cook for Dallas Independent School District at John B. Hood Jr. High School for 10 years. She also volunteered at several Senior Centers in Dallas as an Exercise Class Leader. She worked for the Seagoville City Senior Center as a lunch server for several years.
Dixie's favorite hobby was quilting. She helped teach quilting at the Seagoville City Senior Center while they worked on several charity quilting projects. While at The Manor at Seagoville Nursing Facility, Dixie spent her days reminiscing about her life and travels with other resident friends and employees. She became known as the Puzzle Lady for she was always working on jigsaw puzzles in the lobby while visiting with every passerby. Bingo had also become a real fun activity for her at the Manor.
Although she did not attend any formal church during her last few years, Dixie was baptized and read her Bible everyday with an understanding that we are not in total control of our lives but that a Higher Power makes the final decision. She enjoyed the Gospel singers and preachers that volunteered at the nursing home.
Dixie will be laid to rest next to her husband, Billy Kirk Robbins, and two sons: Baby and Bob Alan Robbins in the Wallace Creek Cemetery, San Saba, Texas. Dixie is also preceded in death by her mother, Rosa Evelyn Grumbles-Faught; stepfather, J. C. Faught; and son-in-law, Joseph Sultana.
Dixie is survived by daughter, Mary Linda Robbins-Sultana of Farmers Branch, Texas; daughter, Sheila Marie Robbins-Johnston and husband, Glen, of Big Sandy, Texas; son, Billy Jack Robbins and wife, Carolyn, of Seagoville, Texas; sister, Rosalee Grumbles-Wilson of Alma, Texas; grandson, Jason Sultana and wife, Kate, of Farmers Branch, Texas; grandson, James Bryan Johnston and wife, Summer, of Henderson, Texas; grandson, Kevin Ray Johnston and wife, Wendi, of Big Sandy, Texas; granddaughter, Danita Robbins and William Babcock of Seagoville, Texas; grandson, John Allen Robbins and wife, Katie, of Fort Worth Texas; grandson, Steven Matthew Robbins of Texas; niece, Mahala Jean Wilson-Thornton and husband, Fred, of Duncanville, Texas; niece, Annette Wilson and Barry Taylor of Alma, Texas; as well as 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Heritage Funeral Home of San Saba.
Please view Ms. Robbins’ online memorial at www.heritagefuneralhome.com