Michele Dorien Robbins, affectionately known as Petunia, daughter of Joan Robbins and the late Raymond DeShields was born in Salisbury, Maryland on May 1, 1965. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Anchorage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salisbury Maryland.
She completed her formal education in the Worcester County public schools, graduating from Snow Hill High School in 1983. While in High school, she was a member of the marching band, and she also had a passion for playing the piano and other musical instruments. She also served as the girls’ basketball manager during her high school years. Michele also had a love for dancing and all types of music. She once told a story of how she danced so hard, that she danced right out of her shoes.
Upon graduating, Michele furthered her education at the Boyd Traveling School in Pittsburg Pa. Michele had a very infectious smile and was employed at Wendy’s and McDonald’s until her health deteriorated. Due to her health, she became involved with Go Getters and resided in several group homes in the Salisbury area. When her health would allow, you would see her at Walmart and other local stores shopping. You may have also seen her smiling face a time or two as she volunteered at Tidal health. When she was out shopping or attending an event, she was always looking her best with her hair and nails done. She was also a cancer survivor, and you see her participating in Relay For Life. In the last few months of her life, she became a resident at the Anchorage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salisbury, Maryland.
During her youth, she was a member of Ebenezer UMC in Snow Hill, Maryland and served as a member of the Children’s Choir. While living in the Salisbury area, she loved visiting different churches. Her close friend Dolly Swann would visit her and accompany her regularly to church. She would also pick her up and take her to different activities in the area. Michele really loved those special outings because she loved to travel and shop. With that same affection, she loved her family and friends, and had a special sisterhood with her cousin Tracy Robins Matthews. During their youth, Michele and Tracy would spend their summers between Washington DC and Snow Hill.
Precious and loving memories will be cherished by her one and only son Terry “Tudor” Robbins, Mother Joan Robbins of Snow Hill, MD, brothers Michael (Tonya) Robbins, Denton Md; Mitchell (Meshell) Robbins, Salisbury Md, and Marvin (Vann) Robbins Fayetteville NC. Three Uncles, Gerald Robins, Baltimore, MD; Richard Sr. (Lula) Robins, Stockton Md, and David (Jean) Robins, Dagsboro De. A very special great-niece Lavender Pinkins of Memphis TN. Two aunts, Julia Paul and Eleanor DeShields, Snow Hill, Md; several nieces, nephews and host of cousins and friends.
She was also preceded in death by grandparents Willilam and Margaret Robins, Uncle Randolph (Barbara) Robins, Shelton Deshields Sr. Aunts, Margret Jean (Clinton) Tindley, Ardella Fletcher, Engle Robins, Jean Robins and a few close cousins Wendell (Kathy) Robins, Joan Evans, Larry Robins, Lynette Tindley, and Clark Tindley.
A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 107 S. Collins St., Snow Hill, MD with a viewing one hour prior.
Interment will be at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery in Snow Hill, MD.
23 Responses
I am gonna miss you cuz I am really hurt of your passing Richard Robins Jr.Junwbug
Michele! Petunia! You left me with a very heavy heart big sis! Well, God loved you more and He doesn’t make mistakes! I’m sorry you were alone without your son, mom and your three brothers…yet in my selfishness I realize something…you were never alone as Father God was with you all along just as He promised! Rest easy Petunia as your body and mind are healed. Say hello to our family that went before you and we miss them just as much as we will miss you! Keep rejoicing as I can’t wait to see you again in heaven! I love you Petunia!
Im really going to miss you Michelle haven’t seen you in a while but would always ask for you and about you love you girl continue to rest in Paradise sweetheart 🥺😥
Love you take your rest junebug
So sorry to see that Michele has passed away. She was always a very sweet and loving person who kept a smile on her face. Rest in peace Michele because you truly will be missed.
So sorry to hear the passing of Michelle, her cheerful smile that she always wore will be missed.
I pray God will give the family strength to get through this difficult time of sorrow.
Truly sorry for yours and your family’s loss Marv! May your sister rest in peace.
While you may think there is nothing that can ease your pain at this difficult time, I leave you with these words:
Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Thanks my brother and we truly appreciate your kind words!
Truly sorry to hear of Michele passing. I have fond memories from Michele’s younger years as we all walked to and from school together. I especially remember her always greeting you with that beautiful smile. Rest easy and sleep well, Michele. My condolences to the family.
Writing this with a heavy heart, Heaven has welcomed another angel.
I cannot believe that my sweet cousin Michele has passed.
I will cherish so many memories that we shared throughout our youth.
Rest easy until we meet again. Love you.
My condolences to the family. Michelle was truly a kind individual with a bubbly personality & loved to laugh. I don’t ever recall her not having g a smile om her face. I hold only good memories of Michelle, she was just a joy to know
I am very saddened by the news of Michele’s passing. She and I have shared lots of time together. So many wonderful memories that I will have of our days spent laughing and singing. She always loved participating in events. I called her Miss Social butterfly. Before we would part ways she would always say “ Thsnk you for all that you do for me”. She was very proud of all of her hours of volunteering at Tidal Health, she loved her family and friends, and loved attending church. I am so glad that I was able to see her in Aug. on my visit to MD. My prayers go out to all that had a connection to Michele as she has left such great memories with us all.
My heart was broken when I heard that my friend had passed. She became family to me and we stayed on the road all the time. She loved to shop and go to church. We never went anywhere that she didn’t see someone she knew. I will surely miss my girl. We would ride and sing Ride out your storm. Baby you did just that. Things will never be the same without you
When the 30th comes with the Lord’s help I am gonna sing Ride out your storm just for you thank God he never left you always by your side.everybody talk about how you smile that was the joy that God put in you.me and my Dad,and his wife just won’t to tell the family hold on to Gods unchanging hand won’t my family to know I love you all JUNEBUG.
She was such a joy in taken care of she brighten my day everyday came to work . Michelle you will truly be miss girly.My prayers are with the family
Though I never met Michele, her eyes and smile generate an interior beauty in addition to her external beauty. Genuine and wonderful, she no longer suffers but has joined loved ones who preceded her, and now in the loving embrace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Thanks my brother Pat for the beautiful words. My family and I truly appreciate your prayers and for thinking of us during this difficult time. 🫱🏻🫲🏾🤜🏾🤛🏼
Sending prayers to your son and family! I remember when you first joined our church in Head-of-Creek Md, and then would visit Greater Hope COGIC in Salisbury, you were always singing. You were a little song bird. I will miss your smiling face and your singing. Sleep in peace Michele 🕊️
I shared a group home at go getters with Michelle, and we share a lot of moments together, because we both shared the same first name, we became known as the m&M’s when we were together at go-getters. She had a special spirit about her, that made everyone feel good. She will be missed. Hi
To Marvin
We think of you fondly at St. Mark UMC, Hanover Md.
The Caring Ministry sends its deepest regrets and sympathy.
Min. Michael R. Simms, Sr.
To the Family, such a bright light has been dimmed at Michele’s passing… never a time without a smile, a song in her heart and a kind word, she will truly be missed. Please be encouraged in knowing “Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.” Seek Gods wisdom as only He gives “…beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for anointing and a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness” you’re experiencing. Trust Him right where you are, He never fails. Praying your strength and peace neighbors and friends🙏✝️♥️Love Anthony & Rosalind
Wow Michelle!!! It’s been almost 40 years since we met before heading to The Boyd School in Pittsburgh , PA. Through our friendship, our families became really close. It is true, your smile could light up a room. Every time that I would see you out and about you would always have that smile and I would gave you a big smile right back. Michelle, I’ll always remember you. My sister, take your rest. No more pain or suffering!!!
Robbins Family, May God continue to bless you and keep you during this difficult time.
I just learned today that my buddy Michelle has passed away. My heart is very sad. I managed the PLUS Volunteer program at Tidal Health (PRMC) many years while Michelle was there and could count on her to do anything she was asked to do, and do it well. I would often give her rides home and we went to Relay for Life several years together. I can see from all the comments that she was certainly loved by many. She was always ‘stylin’ and would come to special events looking like a million bucks. She was such a sweet person, and now a sweet Angel. I’m so sorry you’re gone.