Teresa Ann Robbins

On Christmas Day, December 25, 1964, Fannie Jean Smith was gifted with a daughter, Teresa Ann (Smith) Robbins in Tulsa, OK. Teresa was raised along with her brother, Gary. She was a graduate of Cave Springs High School. She continued her education at Connors State College and ICTC, completing courses in nursing and accounting. Her accounting knowledge would later open an opportunity to work as an assistant in tax preparation for many years. She met the love of her life and best friend, Chris Robbins, and was married March 19, 1993. Above all, her greatest joy was family; loving wife, proud mother of six children and her many adored grandchildren. She and Chris were always goofing around with one another, making many wonderful memories in their 31 years together, exploring new places, traveling down to Texas, Orlando, Florida and discovering different diamond and crystal mines. Teresa was spunky and a bit on the fiery side; she had a way of lighting up a room. She enjoyed watching hockey, Driller baseball and was a huge fan of the Miami Dolphins. There was a fair amount of healthy competition and a house divided with Chris cheering on his beloved Dallas Cowboys. She collected Coca-Cola memorabilia and liked many of the old time movies. Her love for music was something she shared with her youngest, Zander, rocking out with her top bands, Bon Jovi and Nickelback. Nothing brought her more happiness than setting back watching her grands play basketball and baseball, cuddled up with her cat Jingles and dog Ivy, and the many family gatherings, especially to celebrate her favorite holiday of all, Christmas! She was fiercely loyal to her family and protective of those she loved. Teresa possessed a selfless heart; no matter how she felt, if you needed her, she was there. She was a hero in the eyes of her family. On Saturday, June 22, 2024, she passed from this life at her home in Tahlequah, surrounded by family. She was 59 years old. Her laugh and kindness will be held in the hearts of those that loved her.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Fannie Jean Smith, father-in-law, W. Lee O'Daniel Robbins, her sister-in-law, Charlene Smith, one cousin, Randy James Sneed and one uncle, Arlis Collins.

Those left to remember Teresa include her husband, Chris Robbins of the home, six children, Lyssa Marie Duncan and husband Jade of Oklahoma City, OK, Nikki Nichole Freeburn and husband Christopher of Pryor, OK, Jamie Michelle Robbins and significant other Benjamin Blair of Fort Gibson, OK, Christina Ann Robbins of Tahlequah, OK, Wes Lee Robbins and wife Maggie of Tahlequah and Zander Dwight Robbins, both of Tahlequah, OK and one brother Gary Smith of Stilwell, OK. Her legacy lives on through her ten grandchildren, Leigh-Ann Robbins, Jermaine Barnes, Jace Gulley, Dallas Jenkins, Landen Gulley, Ruby Duncan, Alucard Ducan, Aisley Blair, Everley Blair and one grandbaby on the way, as well as many friends and loved ones.

Funeral services for Teresa will be held on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm at Reed-Culver Chapel with Pastor Katrina Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at Tahlequah City Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers include Chris Robbins, Wes Robbins, Ben Blair, Jade Duncan, Eddie Martin and Danny Hoover along with Jackie Bob Martin and Zander Robbins as honorary pallbearers.

A time of visitation will be available for family and friends on Friday, June 28, 2024 from 1:00pm until 5:00pm at Reed-Culver Funeral Home.