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Mary C. 'Kate' Robbins

Mary Catherine “Kate” Robbins, 93, of Huntington County, IN, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, at 5 a.m. at Heritage Pointe, in Warren.

Mrs. Robbins graduated from Marion High School in 1940. She owned and operated Kate’s Beauty Shop out of her home for many years. She also worked on the family farm.

She was born May 27, 1922, in Grant County to Clyde and Mary C. Townsend Snyder. She married Glen Robbins, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include a daughter, Judy (Steve) King, of Huntington County; a sister, Barb Balas, of Minnesota; three grandchildren, Rick (Lisa) King, of Indianapolis; Craig (Jennifer) King, of Fort Wayne; and Megan (Justin) Hesser, of Cheyenne, WY; and five great-grandchildren.

Calling is Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home, 201 N. Main St., Van Buren. A service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at 10 a.m., with calling one hour prior to the service. Gerald Moreland will officiate. Interment will be at Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Huntington County.

Memorial gifts may be made to Faith Community Church of God, 3615 N. Norwood Rd., Huntington, IN 46750.