Mary Agnes Robey, 90, of Olive Branch, MS passed away August 23, 2023. Ms. Robey was born on October 9, 1932 in Washington, DC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Robey; parents, Clifton Carl Smoot, Sr. and Mary Lavonia Thomas Smoot; brothers, Clifton Carl Smoot, Jr. and Thomas Belt Smoot; and sister, Esther Mae Freeland. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Ellen Shears; grandchildren: Clayton Shears (Melynn), Cristan “CC” Shears, Ryan Matthew Shears (Amber Rose), and Robbie Shears; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; nephew, Craig Dresser (Linda); and her best friend, Elizabeth Carpenter. Ms. Robey was a true homemaker. She enjoyed baking and crocheting. She loved Christmas and made sure that it was always special for her grandchildren who affectionately called her “Grandma”. She had a true loving and servant’s heart for other people. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling, camping, and crossword puzzles. She also enjoyed watching football (Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Ravens), golf, and NASCAR. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation at Rejoice Church (7540 Davidson Rd., Olive Branch, MS 38654) on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 6-7 pm with a Celebration of Life service to begin at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in her honor to the Rejoice Angel Tree which is an organization through Rejoice church where they help provide food and Christmas presents to orphans across the world.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brantleyfuneral.com for the Robey family.
