Sandra Michelle Robbins

Born on September 19, 1963, in Memphis, Tennessee, Sandra was the daughter of William and Shirley Hensley. She grew up in the Memphis area and attended Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School from Kindergarten to Eighth grade. She graduated from Frayser High School in 1981. Sandra pursued her passion for Cosmetology, studying at the Tennessee Academy of Cosmetology, and built a fulfilling career in the field.

In 1985, Sandy met the love of her life, Timothy Robbins, while working in the

Credit Department at Sears Crosstown. They married in 1988, and together, they

created a beautiful family. Their first son, Michael Adam Robbins followed by their second son, Luke Allen Robbins, completing their family of four.

Sandy’s love for life was restricted by Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA). Her spirit, love of life, and her fight continued. Sandy showed constant strength, courage, dignity, and fight while battling this evil disease. She was a true hero to all who knew her.

Sandra had a deep love for water, cats, shopping, the holidays, card games, and going to Memphis Tigers Football and Basketball games, which brought her joy and fulfillment. She was a devout Catholic who frequently attended mass to pray for the safety and well-being of her family and friends. Her spirit was vibrant, and she was always the light of any room she entered.

Sandra was preceded in death by her father, William Hensley. She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Tim Robbins; her sons, Michael Adam Robbins (Erin) and Luke Allen Robbins, both of Memphis; her mother Shirley Hensley of Oakland; Older sister Terre Cook (Sean) of Lakeland; younger sister Janica Roberts (Charles, Parker, Juleann) of Arlington; Julie McAlpin of Germantown; other extended family, friends, and her two amazing caretakers, Steve Cotton and Autumn Cramer, who will cherish her memory.

In honor of Sandra’s life, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Mission MSA. https://donate.missionmsa.org/give/562187/#!/donation/checkout