Robbie Anne

Jenkins (Cooper)

Robbie Anne Cooper Frieson Jenkins, age 68, of South Bend, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in South Bend, Indiana.

Robbie was born on February 1, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to Fannie and Frank Cooper. She was educated in the Lima City Schools and graduated from Lima Senior High School. She later continued her education at Ivy Tech Community College in South Bend, Indiana.

Robbie dedicated 25 years of service to Sprint Corporation before retiring. Following her retirement, she continued sharing her gifts and love for others as a teacher's assistant with the South Bend Community School Corporation. Through her years of service, she touched many lives with her kindness, dedication, and willingness to help others.

After previous marriages, God blessed Robbie and Thomas Jenkins II with a beautiful love story. They found in one another not only husband and wife, but also best friends and lifelong companions. Their love and commitment spanned 38 years of marriage, which they celebrated on June 2, 2026. Their journey together was a testament to love, friendship, faith, and the blessings of God's timing.

Robbie leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving husband, Thomas Jenkins II; and her six children: Wesley Frieson, Christopher Frieson, Jeffrey Frieson, Nefertiti Jenkins, Thomas Jenkins III (Deborah), and Ranavalona Jenkins.

She also leaves behind ten grandchildren: Carmello Frieson, Jason Jenkins, John Beard, Anaya Ellis, Chinyere Ellis, Valchosen Ellis, Dante Figuera, Deja Figuera, Desiraina Jenkins, and Thomas Jenkins IV; and one great-grandchild, Jataveon Jenkins.

Her memory will also be cherished by her nephews, Corey Holland and Aaron Cooper; nieces, Gwen Cooper and Andrea Holland Wilson; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

Robbie also leaves behind two very special friends, Mary Ann Jackson-Baker and Stacey Williams-Moore, whom she had the blessing of knowing since kindergarten. Their lifelong friendship was a treasured part of her life.

Robbie was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Fannie and Frank Cooper, and her elder siblings: Frank Cooper Jr. (Estella), Peggy Cooper, Randy Cooper (Bonnie), and Linda Cooper-Holland.

Services for Mrs. Robbie Jenkins will be held Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Second Baptist Church at 10:30am Pastor Dennis Ward officiating.

Interment: Woodlawn Cemetery

Services entrusted to: JONES-CLARK FUNERAL HOME, INC.

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