Obituary of Thelma Maxine Robbins

Lafayette-Thelma Maxine Robbins, 91, of Lafayette, IN and formerly of Bedford, passed away at the home of her daughter at 8:28 AM Tuesday, May 21, 2019.

Born on December 22, 1927 in Bedford, IN, she was the daughter of Estel L. Bell and Mary Marie Black. She married Norval D. Robbins on July 25, 1944 and he preceded her in death on October 21, 2002. Maxine was a homemaker and worked several years at Hansel & Gretel Clothing Store and was a member of First Baptist Church.

Surviving is her son: Denny Robbins and his wife, Chris of Bedford; three daughters: Judy Kidwell and her husband, Larry of Bedford, IN; Diana Megnin of Lafayette and Kim Howell and her husband, Joe of Bloomington, IN; Eleven grandchildren: Dale Lynn Ryan and her husband, Mark; Amy McGlocklin and her husband, Tony; Brian Robbins and his wife, Carie; Paula Stevens and her husband, Scott; Jason Kidwell and his wife, Lindsay; Anita Horn and her husband, Mike; Kelley Cantrell and her husband, Tom; Mackenzie Crooks; Brian Howell; Evan Howell and Jared Crooks; fifteen great grandchildren; several great, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter: Sue Coleman and her brother: Wayne Bell.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 23^rd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Rev. Lee Brown officiating. Entombment will follow at Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation for friends will be at Day & Carter on Thursday, May 23^rd from 9:30 until the hour of the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to hospice organizations of your choice or to any Dementia Alzheimer’s Charity. Family and friends may express condolences at: www.daycarter.com