She was born January 25, 1932 in Houston, Texas to Oscar and Helen (Bob) Beaussire. Barbara
married Harry Robbins on December 20, 1954.
Barbara graduated as part of Jeff Davis High School, class of 1950. After high school, Barbara
attended University of Houston where she graduated in 1954 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education.
After graduating from college she taught elementary school for several years. She was instrumental
in establishing the PTA at two new elementary schools where she then served as President. She was
very active in her sons Boy Scout troop as well as Girl Scout leader for her daughter. She enjoyed
attending all activities her children as well as her grandchildren participated in. Barbara and Harry
were very active in numerous organizations such as Eastern Star and the Pasadena Retired Teachers
Association. Barbara and Harry were volunteers for Special Olympics for numerous years and
enjoyed the Torch Run Special Olympics hosted each year. She attended Golden Acres Baptist
Church for over 50 years.
After Harry retired, they traveled 6-7 months each year. They were active members of several Good
Sam Chapters and she held several officer positions in different chapters over the years.
She is survived by one daughter Robbie Spivey, one son George Robbins, four grandsons,
Christopher (Christa) Spivey, Matthew (Emily) Spivey, Kody Robbins and Seann Robbins; nine great
grandchildren; Evan Spivey, Brant Spivey, Andrew Spivey, Keira Spivey, Kassandra Spivey, Logan
Spivey, Katelyn Hemingway, Zachary Hemingway and Kyle Conn and one great, great grandson Ian
Hemingway.
Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Harry Robbins, her parents, one sister
Dorothy Liles, one brother Oscar Beaussire, Jr. and one son Paxton Robbins.
Visitation for Barbara will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Forest
Park East Funeral Home. A funeral service will begin Friday, April 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM with burial to
follow in Forest Park Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Forest ParkEast-FHC.com
