Martha Cain Robuck's Obituary
Martha Robuck passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of May 26, 2024. She is survived by her husband Greg, her stepson Spencer of Denton, Texas, her son Mead (wife Mckenzie) of Dallas, Texas, her daughter Kelsey of Dallas, Texas, and her brother Bernest H. Cain of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, her brother David L. Cain of San Antonio, Texas, and her sister Bernetta C. Haden of San Antonio, Texas.
Martha was born April 21, 1962, in Harrison, Arkansas, to Bernest Houston Cain and Helen Faye (Evans) Cain. In 1968, Bernest moved his family to San Antonio, and took a calling as a Baptist minister at a new church, where he helped many people during his ministry (41 years total). That summer, as a preschooler, Martha visited the Hemisfair, where she saw LBJ and Lady Bird. Later, at age 13, Martha applied for a part time job at the Bealls Department store near her home. She was offered $2 an hour to fold clothes, which she gladly accepted, and thus began her lifelong career in retail merchandising. She then moved to Dillard’s, working there after school at McCollum High School in San Antonio. She attended college at St Mary’s University in San Antonio, and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing Management. She joined JC Penney in Dallas as a junior buyer. She went on to work at National Spirit Group (cheerleading) and Harold’s Stores (men’s clothing).
Martha was patriotic. In 2007, after declining a job offer from Haggar Clothing Company, she joined the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) in Dallas, Texas. She was a dedicated and respected leader there for 16 years, serving our military members and their families, wherever they go, at over 500 locations worldwide. In 2001, she became a vice president, and was ranked as the civilian equivalent of a 1-star general. Martha was an honest, caring, and passionate employee, and will be missed by countless associates and friends at the Exchange and beyond.
Greg and Martha met at a Christmas party at a boxing club. They married on February 29, 1992 (Leap Year Day), and were married 32 years, with 8 anniversaries. In 2001, she and Greg joined Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, where she was proud to serve two terms on the vestry.
Throughout her busy life, she always had unbridled love for her family, even during her long fight with breast cancer. Her family was her whole world, and she was the glue that held it all together. She enjoyed being a mother to their 3 children more than anything in life. She and Greg were heavily involved in their swim meets, triathlons, soccer games, Scouts, church events and more. Martha had an unwavering passion to support her community, including many volunteer projects, especially in the fight to end breast cancer.
Martha was a very special person, the kind we all meet only a few times in life. She only knew two types of people – friends, and those she had not met. She had a magnetic personality. She always greeted people with a warm, gracious smile, and a soft handshake. Her contagious laugh would light up the room. Her commitment to making other people’s lives happier was evident in all that she did. She will be profoundly missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing her.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Dallas, Texas.
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