Robbie Stewart Abrams

Robbie Stewart Abrams, 91 years, of Little Rock, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015. She was born in Prescott, Arkansas, March 30, 1923 to the late Ralph Kelso Stewart and Josie Tubb Stewart.\She is predeceased in death by her husband of 61 years, Charles William "Mickey" Abrams, III and by her two brothers, Robert Stewart and Ralph Stewart and his wife Mary Ann Stewart. She is survived by her children, Charles William "Chuck" Abrams IV and wife, Susan Abrams of Denver, Colo. and Crystal Abrams Owens and husband Donald W. Owens, Md. of Houston, Texas; four grandchildren, Charles William Abrams, V and his wife Rachele Hansen Abrams, Sarah Ashley Abrams of Denver, Colo., Jordan Stewart Owens and Leigh Owens Fitzgerald and her husband Nicholas Michael Fitzgerald of Houston, Texas, sister, Nell Estopinal of Baton Rouge, La., sister-in-law Sybil Smith and her husband, Julian and brother-in-law, Nash Abrams and his wife Marilyn and many loving nieces and nephews. She was active in St. Paul United Methodist Church as Sunday school teacher coordinator and flowers for the altar, and she and Mickey were strong supporters of the stained glass window project and donated a window in honor of their grandchildren. She was also a volunteer for American Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. She was a member of Pine Valley Garden Club, Twentieth Century Club, Pleasant Valley Country Club, Bridge Club and The Sunday Night Group. She was also a proud member of Baxley's Bombers, a tennis group she joined as she took up tennis later in her life. Robbie attended Draughon School of Business in Little Rock and worked for a pipe line company in Hamilton, Ohio to transport gas from Houston to the New Jersey coast. She traveled for this company to hire employees in the different locations for 2 years. She then moved to Tulsa, OK. where she worked for Coca Cola Company. She moved to Houston to work for the same pipeline company and then to Prescott to work for a business there for a time. She met Mickey on a blind date and the rest was history. Everybody loved Robbie. She always knew just the right thing to say or do. She greeted everyone with open arms and a ready smile wherever she was. Robbie was a lover of nature and gardening and was known for her hummingbird friendly yard and beautiful gardens. After Mickey retired in 1986 from Frank Lyon Company, they were blessed with three grandbabies that year and another grandchild two years later. They traveled with family and friends, enjoyed their second home in Frisco, Colo. and yearly trips to Marco Island, Fla. In each location Robbie had a circle of friends that she enjoyed so much. She and Mickey treasured Circle S Hunting and Fishing Club as Robbie was an avid fisherwoman. Everyone wanted to be in her boat, because "that's the boat that caught the fish". Her home was always the gathering place where friends and family were brought together for good times. She will be remembered as a devoted daughter, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend, making sure that everyone was well cared for. She will also be remembered by everyone for her joy of living, friendship, compassion for all people and faith in the Supreme Being. Mama Robbie, in our hearts forever.\A special thank you to loving caregivers and friends Mary Hurley and Marie Pomtree. Burial will be at Pinecrest Memorial Park at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2015 followed by a memorial service at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Road, Little Rock, Ark. at 1 p.m., with a reception afterwards in the church. In lieu of traditional remembrances, the family suggests that friends and loved ones honor Robbie's memory through memorial donations to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2223 Durwood Road, Little Rock, Ark. 72207. Arrangements are under the direction of Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.