Maybelle Robbins, age 71, of Arkadelphia, formerly of Sparkman, passed from this life on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Saline Memorial Hospice in Bryant.  She was born October 16, 1947 in Little Rock , the daughter of the late Huel and Georgia Walker Selph.  Maybelle was a 1965 graduate of Sparkman High School and a homemaker.  She was a member of Third Street Baptist Church .  Maybelle enjoyed playing the piano and cooking in her free time.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Jewel Peters, and two brothers, Bobby Selph and J.C. Priest.

Maybelle is survived by her husband of fifty one years, Ronnie Robbins of Arkadelphia,one daughter, Tammy Gillis and her husband Greg of Benton, one son, DeWayne Robbins and his wife Stephanie of Arkadelphia, three grandchildren, Josh Robbins of Fayetteville, Connor Robbins of Arkadelphia and Riley Gillis of Benton, two sisters, Sue Wilbanks and her husband Bill of Sparkman, and Betty Daniell and her husband John of Hampton.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Third Street Baptist Church with Bro. Greg Lathem and Bro. Rick Hyde officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday at the church.


Interment will be in Delamar Cemetery.


Pallbearers are Charles Golden, Paul Robbins, Rex Robbins, Danny Crouse, Brad Biggers and Steve Shepherd.

Memorials may be made to Third Street Baptist Church , P.O. Box 763 , Arkadelphia , AR 71923 .

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.