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Shirley Robb Obituary
Shirley Ann (Degan) Robb age 77, of Lawrence passed away Friday March 8th at Baldwin Healthcare Center.
Born in Topeka, KS Nov. 30, 1935 to her parents, John G. and Pearl C. (Baker) Degan in the Little Russia neighborhood. Divorced from three husbands: Glenn Rosebrough, Robert Carter and Marvin Robb. Preceded in death by infant sister, Anna Marie and Anna Marie's twin stillborn brother, parents, infant grandson Michael D. Lee, brothers John Degan, George Degan, sister Elizabeth (Degan, Merryman) Johnson. Survived by children, Anita Marie Cannon and husband Richard, Sharon Stowe and husband Glen, Glenn Rosebrough, and Linda Carter; all of Lawrence. Grandchildren, Mekell Stowe, Jeremy Lee, Amy Benjamin, Joshua Rosebrough, Scott Adkins, Casey Vigil, Erin Carter; 9 great-grandchildren and 4 step great-grandchildren. Along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
At age 14 she worked at the A & W Root Beer stand in north Topeka. She moved to Lawrence in 1960. Mom was a loving mother and housewife. While raising children she also cleaned houses for 3 years. And babysat 6 years. Then worked at Bendix-King Radio 20 years until retirement. Mom enjoyed cooking, gardening, animals, jokes, writing letters, playing cards, family, many relatives and friends.
Graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence. The family will greet friends noon until 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer foundation and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Robb
Jeremy Lee
March 16, 2013
Grandma was a very important person in my life. She helped create a lot of wonderful memories. She was always giving and sacrificial in everything. At the same time she didn't put with any B.S. That was my Grandma tough with a tender heart. I will truly miss you and can't wait to see you in Heaven, Grandma.
Tina Cunningham Barnes Family
March 14, 2013
Wanted to give my deepest sincere sympathy to the family. Shirley was a great lady. She will be missed. I will definitely miss her random phone calls just to say hi. RIP Shirley...
March 14, 2013
Richard McMillin Connie McMillin Steve McMillin
DENISE HARRIS
March 12, 2013
LINDA, MARIE, EDDIE, AND SHARON SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL LADY (MOM) TO ME. SHE WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH....RIP MOM SHIRLEY
Susan Transmeier
March 12, 2013
So sorry to hear of Shirleys passing. Knew her from King Radio. A truly sweet lady.
shirley skeet
March 12, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Shirley and i worked together years ago. She was a dear friend of mine and my mothers(mary erskin). REST IN PEACE
Judi McCartney
March 12, 2013
I was truly sorry to hear about Shirley, I worked with her at King Radio. She was a very sweet person.
mary climer
March 12, 2013
sorry for your loss. she was a truly wonderful person
Kathy Ott
March 11, 2013
So sorry to hear about Shirley. Worked many years with her at King Radio. She was a hard worker and was fun to be around. RIP Shirley
Becky Gruber
March 11, 2013
Marie, Sharon, Eddie & Linda I am so sorry to read about your mom! She will be missed! I have so many good memories of her & all of you! I've known her almost all my life! She was like a second mom to me! I wish I could've seen her one more time! If you tried to call me my numbers been changed & I'm sorry I didn't call & give you the new number! You all take care! She's in Heaven with her loved ones now! Mom too! Love you al! I'm sorry!
Marlene Bendon
March 11, 2013
Sorry to hear of Shirley passing away. Shirley was a great lady and always a lot of fun to talk to or be around. So sorry for your loss. Knew her almost as long as I can remember
March 11, 2013
sorry for your loss,from donna degan and family
bob beebe
March 11, 2013
what a great person we had fun times over the years.shirley you will be miss.
Judy Gragg(Lemon)
March 11, 2013
So sorry about your mom, She was a fun lady and such a hard worker. Our prayers are with the family
ed erskin
March 11, 2013
Sharen and Eddie sorry for the loss of your mom
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