Prayers Are Pouring In For Lane Kiffin On Wednesday
Prayers are pouring in for Ole Miss Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin on Wednesday.
The 50-year-old head coach announced the passing of his mother, Robin Charlene Kiffin, on Wednesday. Robin Kiffin, the wife of former football coach Monte Kiffin, passed away on June 17, 2025, in her home at Elison Assisted Living in Oxford, Mississippi.
Kiffin shared the news of her passing on Wednesday.
"Robin spent her childhood in Nebraska and graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in 1962. She went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska with a degree in teaching. Robin spent 25 years living in the Tampa, FL area and prior to that moved many times to cheer on the various football teams her husband, Monte, was coaching. She made dear friends in all the places they lived, including; Nebraska, Arkansas, North Carolina, Wisconsin, New York, Minnesota, Florida, Tennessee, California, Texas, and Mississippi," her obituary announced.
"Robin lived her last four years of life in Oxford, MS, where she was surrounded by her family and friends. She loved cheering on her sons and the Ole Miss Rebels football team, as well as spending as much time as she could with her kids and grandchildren. Robin had various jobs during her life but her pride and joy was taking care of her husband and children. She had a deep sense of pride for her family and loved to brag about them to others."
College football fans are thinking of Kiffin on Wednesday afternoon.
"Very sorry to hear. Comfort to you and your family. May your mom rest in peace," one fan wrote.
"Sorry for your loss," one fan added.
"🙏 Coach!" one fan added.
"I'm so sorry!" one fan added.
The Kiffin family released a statement.
"The family would like to thank Elison Assisted Living for their incredible support as well as Waller Funeral Home in Oxford, MS. Please join us for a Celebration of Life to be held at Pinelake Church (5202 George 'Pat' Patterson Pkwy, Oxford, MS) on July 24th at 10:00am. Following the service, the family would like to invite you to join them for a light lunch at the Country Club of Oxford (300 Fazio Dr). The family will also have a reception to celebrate Robin's time spent in Florida on July 25th from 1:00-3:00pm at Salt Rock Grill (19325 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL)," they said.
Our thoughts are with the Kiffin family during this tough time.
Prayers Are Pouring In For Lane Kiffin On Wednesday first appeared on The Spun on Jul 16, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
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