Shirley Jean Robinson

Shirley Jean Robinson, 88, of New Castle passed away on Friday March 28, 2025, at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle. She was born on June 17, 1936, in Burnside, Ky, to the late Russell and Mae Grace (Hughes) West.

Spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren was Shirley’s greatest joy. Shirley worked for Chrysler, The Courier Times and Ace Hardware in New Castle. She loved spending her free time crocheting.

Shirley is survived by her daughters, Rebecca Estes and Michelle (Scott) Barnett; grandchildren, Jericho (Bonnie) Ford, Amy Ford, Chris (Brittany) Estes, Abbigale (Carlos) Bustos and Blake Barnett; great grandchildren, Denim (Gene) Gard, Dallas Ford, Tasha (Bill Kidd) Dunn and Trey Akers; great-great grandchildren, Farrah Kidd and Camilo Bustos; sister, Faye Spicer; son-in-law, Kenny (Becca Rust) Akers and former son-in-law, Charles (Lee) Bailey Jr.; along with several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Howard “Bud” Robinson; son, Danny Robinson; daughter, Pam Akers; brothers, Luid West, Oliver “Clay” West and Bruce West.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday April 5, 2025, at 2:00 pm at South Mound Cemetery in New Castle. A Celebration of life will be held after the graveside service in the conference room at Steve Alford INN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home to assist in funeral expenses.

You may share a memory or express a condolence of Shirley at www.hinsey-brown.com.