Former Cheerleader of Shelby High School, Robin Lynn Frangella has sadly passed way at 67 on August 24, 2025; eighteen years after she lost her husband, James Frangella in 2007. Robin and James were married for almost 30 years.
Born on January 13, 1958, Her notable achievement while on High School was in her first year itself as she was awarded Snowball Queen of the year.
She was class of 1976′ for the High School, and was also fond of playing softball or baseball, whenever she got a spare time, but also enjoyed spending time in nature, especially fishing and camping.
“Mother” For All And Love For Every Kid She Knew
Before her motherhood journey, she worked at a Waffle House in Georgia, where she had stayed for numerous years, although she was born in Columbus, Ohio, to her late parents Curtis Lynn and Deloris Douglas.
After Robin’s children were born she embraced motherhood, and spent most of the time, taking care and raising them. She had three kids, James Frangella II, Shawna Marie Frangella and Deloris Rose Frangella.
She was not only loved by her three kids, but also were adored by neighborhood Children, and was even called “Mom,” by many of them, due to her loving and caring nature.
Robin, when she first became grandmother, loved her grandchildren more than anything else. She was the main figure of the family, and loved to spend time playing with the grandchildren.
Robin had five grandchildren, from son and daughter: Shawna Marie Frangella, and took care all of them equally whenever she got the chance.
Unfortunately, they will miss her kindness and care when growing up. Shawna also posted a heart breaking message after her mother’s demise,
“If roses grow in Heaven Lord,
please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my Mother’s arms
and tell her they’re from me.
Tell her that I love and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it everyday,
But there’s an ache within my heart
that will never go away.”
According to her other posts, she has also demanded hug from her close ones, and told others to still be happy even if they just survived.
The Frangella family have also received hundreds of emotional and heartwarming messages, from their close friends and family members.
“Please keep my friends Shawna Marie Frangella and Deloris Frangella as well as their family in ur prayers…im so sorry u guys… I am here for either one of u. Love you guys,” wrote Steven.
Plenty have also offered deep Condolences to the family and even said she was one of the sweetest woman she ever met. Also, she never complained about anything or anyone.
Unfortunately, the big void Robin left in many people’s heart, mainly on her Children and Grandchildren are hard to fill by anyone. She will always be remembered for her kindness.
The final rites of Robin will be performed on Friday, August 29, 2025 at the Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory in Shelby.
