Robin Elizabeth Reynolds, 59, of Blacksburg, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Monday, Mar. 11, 2024.
She was born on July 2, 1964, to the late William Osborne Reynolds and Grace Keister Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister Aubin Margaret Reynolds and brother-in-law Timothy Wayne Graham.
She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and cousin. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a very kind, generous, and nurturing person and thought of her niece and nephews as if they were her own children. She was known to all the children as RaRa. She enjoyed gardening, everything Disney, and was always seen wearing her favorite color purple. Robin was a graduate of Blacksburg High School and worked for Virginia Tech in the Division of Information Technology for over 30 years. She was a lifelong member of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her two sisters, Tammy Reynolds Graham of Newport, Va., Jan Reynolds Gilbertson (Phil) of Blacksburg; niece Whitney Akers (Justin) of Christiansburg; nephews Dalton Graham, Dillon Graham (Alyssa), and Drew Graham (Lynnsey) of Newport; and great-nephews Connor Akers, Sawyer Akers, and Kayne Graham. She is also survived by her aunt, Polly McFarlane of Roanoke; special cousin Beth W. Fife of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; and numerous other cousins. Special thanks to Carilion Hospice for all their care and support.
A funeral service was conducted Friday, Mar. 15, 2024, at the Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Blacksburg, with Bill King officiating. Interment followed the service at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024 at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 600 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
