LOWELL-Esther G. (Gilley) Robbins, 83, a longtime resident of Lowell, died Sunday, March 4th in Fairhaven Nursing Home.
She was born on January 29, 1924 in Thompson, NC a daughter of the late Edgar and the late Bessie (Overman) Gilley.
Mrs. Robbins was employed by Tewksbury State Hospital where she worked as a nurses aide for over 20 years.
She is survived by her son, Thomas Robbins and his wife Robin of Dracut; her brother, Lewis Lee Gilley and his wife Madel of NC; three grandchildren, Thomas Robbins of Kansas City, MI, Jennifer Robbins of Lewiston, ME and Kevin Sullivan of Lowell; her great granddaughter, Amber Robbins; many nephews and nieces.
She was also the sister of the late Norman "Buster" Gilley, the late William Ken Gilley and the late Ivadell Gilley.
Friends may call at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT on Thursday from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a funeral service immediately following at 7:00 PM in the funeral home. Cremation is to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition, 1419 Hancock Street, Suite 202, Quincy, MA 02169.