Obituary: Eva M. Robbins

July 2, 1938 – November 3, 2026

Eva M. Robbins, 88, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Westview Nursing Rehabilitation Center in Bedford.

Born July 2, 1938, in Indianapolis, IN, she was the daughter of Morris and Lorene (Williams) Ashley. Eva married Robert Robbins in June 1956, and he preceded her in death. Eva was a graduate of Shawswick High School, Class of 1956. She worked in the food and beverage industry as a waitress at Homestead Restaurant, Epies, and Mills Market. Later, she became a caregiver for several ladies. Eva was always willing to help wherever she was needed with her big heart. She was of the Christian faith.

Surviving is her son, Edward (Jenny) Robbins; brothers, Larry (Linda) Ashley, Denny (Becky) Ashley, and Randy Ashley; sisters, Patty (Byron) Sanders and Linda (Jerry) Hawkins, Sheila (James Tipton); granddaughters, Natasha Robbins and Kaycee Robbins; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Robbins; father, Morris Ashley; mother, Lorene Ashley; brother, Don Ashley; and grandmother, Pearl Ashley, whom she called Mommy.

The family would like to thank Westview Nursing and Rehab Facility for their exceptional care for Eva.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the service hour on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes 818 18th Street Bedford, Indiana 47421. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes with Pastor Duane Brown officiating. Burial will immediately follow in Green Hill Cemetery, Bedford.

The staff of Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne Family Funeral Homes is honored to have been entrusted with the care of Eva M. Robbins and their family during this difficult time.

Memories and condolences may be shared and flowers ordered at www.FergusonLee.com.