She was born in Big Springs, TN to the late Richard Corvin and Mandy Amber Hood Corvin. Robbie was a member of Lake Hills Church of God and served as a Pastor’s wife for several decades. She retired from Olan Mills after 22 years of dedicated service. Robbie had many talents in life but her gardening was her passion. She loved her family, friends and her cat, Bella.
Robbie was preceded in death by her first husband of 48 years, Clifford Colbaugh; her second husband of 20 years, James Downs; siblings, Ruth Loftis, R.H. Corvin, Daniel Corvin, John Luther Corvin and Margarette Corvin.
Survivors include her loving children, Linda McDaniel, Michael (Lillian) Colbaugh, Sr. and Jeff (Janine) Colbaugh; 13 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and her sister, Ruby Shapiro.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
A Graveside service will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Lakewood Memory Gardens, East (Shallowford Road) with her son, Michael Colbaugh, Sr. speaking.
Please visit www.chattanoogavalleyviewchapel.com to share your memories of Robbie.
Arrangements are by the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, 7414 Old Lee Highway, Chattanooga, TN 37421.