Katherine Ruth Robbins

Katherine Ruth Robbins, 61, of Freeburg, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.

 She was born May 28, 1962, in Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, the daughter of Jimmie R. and Christa (Hecker) Robbins.  She was a graduate of Vienna High School.

 Katherine worked for many years for the State of Missouri in the Department of Health and Senior Services and worked as a secretary for Governor Carnahan’s wife, Jean.

 Katherine loved playing cards and dominoes, enjoyed cooking for family and friends, reading, spending time with her grandkids, sewing, braiding, and swimming.  

 Survivors include her children, Travis Robbins, Kansas City, MO; Taylor Robbins, Jefferson City; Christina Warmack, Jefferson City; five grandchildren, Rico Love, Krystianna Love, Dorian Robbins, Donovan Robbins, Dexter Robbins; five siblings, Bernhardt (Martina) Hecker, Edna (Larry) Wilkinson, Merrie (Tim) Pendleton, Patricia (Butch) Ruprecht, Jimmie (Janice) Robbins; and a sister-in-law, Linda Robbins.

 She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Gerhard Robbins.

 Private family services will be held at a later date.

 Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City.     trimblefunerals.com