ROBBINS OBITUARIES, Henry County, Missouri
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ROBBINS, Mary Henrietta HAMILTON 1929 - 1997

Mary Henrietta (Hamilton) Robbins was born September 18, 1929, to John C. and 
Thelma Pinkston Hamilton. She was the eldest of four children, John Lee Hamilton 
of Lathrop, California, Lucinda Rodgers of San Diego, California, and Dawn Rose 
Beasley of Creighton, her brothers and sisters all survive. She died September 
28, 1997, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 68 years. She 
attended elementary and high school in Clinton. On May 26, 1949, in Chicago, 
Illinois, Robert Robbins, Sr. placed a gold band on her finger that was never 
removed from the finger he placed it until it became medically necessary to do 
so during her hospitalization just a few hours prior to her death. That ring 
continued to be a symbol of the unbroken love they shared for 48 years. While in 
Chicago, two children were born, Linda Miller of Warrensburg and Robert Robbins, 
Jr. of Clinton. The family moved from Chicago back to Clinton in 1959 so the 
children would not be forced to attend school and live in the big city. Mary 
worked outside the home prior to the birth of her children, and after her children 
were older. However, her first priority was always her children and her husband. 
Mary became a member of Corinth Baptist Church in 1959, when returning to 
Missouri. She later held membership at Bethlehem Baptist Church in her 
neighborhood. When the church was closed, she moved her membership to First 
Baptist Church of Clinton. Because of a number of years of serious illnesses, 
Mary was unable to attend church services regularly. Following carotid artery 
bypass surgery early in 1997, she was more physically able to leave the house 
for short periods of time. This was also the time her daughter and son-in-law, 
Linda and Marvin Miller, began a church in Clinton. From April 1997 to the time of 
her death, she was an active and devoted member of Mount Calvary Apostolic 
Church, 105 S. Washington, Clinton. Though only being an established church for 
five months, she was dearly loved by each and every member. The Sunday morning 
service the day of her death was filled with glowing memorials and tributes to 
her life. She was fondly referred to as Mother Robbins by the members. Even 
though most had only known her a short time, her memory will live on always in 
the minds and hearts of the church family. Each and every person Mary met loved 
her immediately. She was a most loving and caring person. Her genuine concern 
for all was apparent in her speech and her actions. She formed many lifelong 
friendships as a result. Many people have remarked about the impact Mary has had 
on their lives. Some have said you could always call Mary when you were sad or 
sick or had a problem. No matter how ill she might be herself, she never let you 
know, and always made time for you. She would always try to cheer you up, and 
you would always feel better when you finished your conversation. She loved 
people and she loved God. She was extremely proud of her five grandchildren and 
one great-grandchild. They are Marva Miller of Kansas City, Daniel Vaughn, Jacob 
Miller and Samuel Miller of Warrensburg, Robin Robbins of Clinton and Taylor 
Miller of Kansas City. Her house and purse were filled with pictures of them from 
infancy to present. She never failed to delight them at Christmas and their 
birthdays with cards and gifts. Even though she was homebound for many years, 
she utilized mail order catalogs and made sure that there was always something 
to give another for any occasion that arose. Mary will never be forgotten by her 
family and many friends. She is loved and will be greatly missed. The world was 
a better place because of Mary. We are so grateful to God that He allowed us the 
time that He did to have her in our lives. Funeral services were held at the 
Vansant-Mills Chapel Wednesday, October 1, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Dana Burris 
officiating. Music was On The Wings Of A Dove, sang by Roger Plumlee, Amazing 
Grace, sang by a granddaughter, Marva Miller, and Serenaded By Angels. Scott 
Brooks was the organist. Pallbearers were Barry Wilson, Richard Moritz, John 
Harrington, Jim Ragsdel, Leonard Mallotte and Jerry Rodgers. Honorary 
pallbearers were Virgil Anderson, Charles Hull, Ken Lasswell, Raymond Lucas, 
Claude Nolting and Randy Walden. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, 
under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton.

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