Carolyn Judy (Kennedy) Robins, 66, of Rockford, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 2, 2011, at Swedish American Hospital, in Rockford, following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.  Services held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Mulford Chapel in Rockford.

Judy was born July 18, 1944, in Bogalusa, La., the daughter of Lafayette and Lessie Kennedy. She married Terry Robins on November 24, 1962, in Olney.

Raised in Memphis, Tenn., “Judy” moved to Rockford in 1966 and quickly came to love the area and the changing seasons, becoming an avid participant and fan of ice skating. She was an active supporter of the Figure Skating Club of Rockford. After taking time to raise her children, she went on to earn an Associate of Arts degree from Rock Valley College in 1992. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Illinois University in 1994, earning the O’Connell award for academic excellence. Upon graduation, she dedicated herself to volunteer work, including working in Louisiana to assist survivors of Hurricane Katrina. Judy was a voracious learner and enjoyed reading, genealogy and travel. She carried herself with the same incomparable grace, courage and indomitable spirit in her battle with multiple myeloma that she displayed throughout her entire life. Her selfless spirit and compassion will be sorely missed by all of those she touched.

Judy is survived by her husband, Terry; son Scott (Julie) Robins, of Rockford; son, Barry (Anne) Robins, of Durand; daughter, Danielle Robins, of Evansville, Ind.; grandsons, Kyle, Chase and Benjamin Robins; granddaughters, Kira, Grace and Molly Robins; great-granddaughter, Elayna Robins; brother, Jerry, and sister-in-law, Ann Kennedy, of Memphis, Tenn.; sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Charles Beard, of Charlotte, N.C.; and mother-in-law, Norma Robins, of Olney.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lafayette and Lessie Kennedy, and father-in-law, Edward Robins.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL) - Monday, April 25, 2011