Celebrating the life of
Gladys Cordray Robbins
November 10, 1925 - November 03, 2011
Gladys Cordray Robbins
Savannah- Gladys Evelyn Cordray Robbins, 85, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2011 after a brief illness.
A Savannah native, she was born on November 10, 1925. She graduated first in her class from Savannah High in 1943. Mrs. Robbins graduated from Mercer University in 1946 summa cum laude with a major in Chemistry and minors in Math, Physics and Spanish. She later obtained a Master's Degree in Teaching. She spent two years as a lab technician before returning to Savannah High to start her teaching career. She next taught at Hoke Smith High School in Atlanta. While in Atlanta she met Paul Robbins, whom she married in 1954. Mrs. Robbins took time off from teaching to raise her three children. After returning to Savannah, she taught at Bartlett Junior High and Savannah High, retiring in 1987. Mrs. Robbins was a member of the Savannah First Baptist Church choir for decades, and had also played piano in the Savannah Concert Orchestra and for the First Baptist Youth Choir.
Mrs. Robbins was preceded in death four years ago by her husband of 53 years, Dr. Paul E. Robbins. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Paul David and Laureen Robbins of Derwood, MD and Charles Harold and Bettie Robbins of Matthews, NC; daughter: Marian Elizabeth Robbins of Atascadero, CA; sisters: Bobbijane Duke of Juliette, GA, Nancy Barnwell of Savannah, and Rose Thorn of Gilroy, CA; and six grandchildren: Brian, Laura, Savannah, Melody, Max and Alicia.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 6, 2011 at First Baptist Church of Savannah with Reverend Dr. John Finley officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to the First Baptist Church Music Ministry, P.O. Box 9551, Savannah, GA 31412.
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HODGSON CHAPEL
Harold, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Betty and all the family.
- Rebecca Bulman, Roebuck, SC
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Janet Moore, Anderson, SC
Harold & Family - so sorry for your loss. I know that your great memories will help you through this - the good thing is that the memories last forever!!!
- Leslie Morgan, Charlotte, NC
My mother was visiting us in New York 15 years ago. We lived a short distance from Hook Mountain, a spectacular cliff towering over the Hudson River, and we loved the views from the peak. She was determined to see it for herself. I helped her up each step of the short but steep trail. She was determined and uncomplaining, as she usually was about most things in life. Finally we reached the top. The world lay at our feet. The river towns and bridges lay below us, and in the distance to the south were the skyscrapers of Manhattan. This past week I have reflected on her life with family and friends and learned new things about her. I began to see her life as a panorama opening up before me like that beautiful vista she and I shared 15 years ago. She touched so many lives and made them better. We already miss her so much, but she is not gone. All of us who knew her carry part of her being in our hearts and memories. The view is beautiful and unforgettable.
- David Robbins, Derwood, MD
Andrea and My thoughts and prayers are with you Harold.
- Jerry Machacek, Mooresville, NC
Harold, I'm sorry for your loss. Let me know anytime if there's ever anything I could do.
- Sandy Campbell, Piedmont, SC
Harold, i am sadden to hear the passing of your Mother, it is amazing how much your sister looked like her. i appreciate your friendship and character. i love you and Betty.GOD BLESS
- Donnie Blackley, Spartanburg, SC
David , We are very sorry for the loss of your mother. I remember her fondly as a part of my youth, growing up in Savannah. Our best wishes to you and your family at this time. Fondly Joel and Lori Kantziper
- Joel Kantziper, Baltimore, MD
Sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Pam Smith, Rural Hall, NC
We are very sorry for your loss of Gladys. She was a wonderful person and a dear friend. We will miss her very much.
- Earl and Florrie Kirkley, Savannah, GA
Harold, So sorry about the loss of your Mom. Sincerest condolences to you, David, Marian, and your families.
- Buddy & Penny Busbee, Atlanta, GA
Thinking of you, Marian. Love to everyone in your family.
- Mary Puckett, Charlottesville, VA
Gladys was always such a dear person. Have not seen her in a long time. I knew all the children of Gladys and Paul and they knew all of my children ,and also, the Cordray family. Please accept my sympathy and prayers.
- Louise Ferguson, Savannah, GA
Harold, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Betty and all the family.
- Rebecca Bulman, Roebuck, SC
Sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Janet Moore, Anderson, SC
Harold & Family - so sorry for your loss. I know that your great memories will help you through this - the good thing is that the memories last forever!!!
- Leslie Morgan, Charlotte, NC
My mother was visiting us in New York 15 years ago. We lived a short distance from Hook Mountain, a spectacular cliff towering over the Hudson River, and we loved the views from the peak. She was determined to see it for herself. I helped her up each step of the short but steep trail. She was determined and uncomplaining, as she usually was about most things in life. Finally we reached the top. The world lay at our feet. The river towns and bridges lay below us, and in the distance to the south were the skyscrapers of Manhattan. This past week I have reflected on her life with family and friends and learned new things about her. I began to see her life as a panorama opening up before me like that beautiful vista she and I shared 15 years ago. She touched so many lives and made them better. We already miss her so much, but she is not gone. All of us who knew her carry part of her being in our hearts and memories. The view is beautiful and unforgettable.
- David Robbins, Derwood, MD
Andrea and My thoughts and prayers are with you Harold.
- Jerry Machacek, Mooresville, NC
Harold, I'm sorry for your loss. Let me know anytime if there's ever anything I could do.
- Sandy Campbell, Piedmont, SC
Harold, i am sadden to hear the passing of your Mother, it is amazing how much your sister looked like her. i appreciate your friendship and character. i love you and Betty.GOD BLESS
- Donnie Blackley, Spartanburg, SC
David , We are very sorry for the loss of your mother. I remember her fondly as a part of my youth, growing up in Savannah. Our best wishes to you and your family at this time. Fondly Joel and Lori Kantziper
- Joel Kantziper, Baltimore, MD
Sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Pam Smith, Rural Hall, NC
We are very sorry for your loss of Gladys. She was a wonderful person and a dear friend. We will miss her very much.
- Earl and Florrie Kirkley, Savannah, GA
Harold, So sorry about the loss of your Mom. Sincerest condolences to you, David, Marian, and your families.
- Buddy & Penny Busbee, Atlanta, GA
Thinking of you, Marian. Love to everyone in your family.
- Mary Puckett, Charlottesville, VA
Gladys was always such a dear person. Have not seen her in a long time. I knew all the children of Gladys and Paul and they knew all of my children ,and also, the Cordray family. Please accept my sympathy and prayers.
- Louise Ferguson, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
