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Robyn Marie Fore

1970 - 2020

Robyn Marie Fore obituary, 1970-2020, Lexington, KY

BORN

1970

DIED

2020

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Lexington, Kentucky

Robyn Fore Obituary

, 49, daughter of Ellen and Bob Fore, went to be with Jesus, August 1, 2020. Born in Lexington, Kentucky, October 7, 1970, she graduated in 1988 from Lafayette High School, attended Milligan College, and graduated from Transylvania University. She is survived by her father Bob Fore of Haines City, Florida, her mother, Ellen Eades Fore, of Lexington, Jimmy German of Louisville, Kentucky, her sister, JJ Fore-Palmer (Craig), of Milford, Ohio, her brother, Jon Mark Fore (Leah) of Las Vegas, Nevada, and one nephew, Kale Palmer, and three nieces, Macey and Sydney Palmer and Zoey Fore. Robyn lived and worked in Louisville, Kentucky, St. Louis, Missouri, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Chicago, Illinois, and Los Angeles (Redondo Beach), California. Helping the homeless and animal welfare were two of Robyn’s greatest passions. Additionally, she loved traveling the world, especially to London, England. Robyn enjoyed music, movies, reading, and photography She was devoted to her family and was always putting others before herself. As one friend said, “It was during the tough times that her heart shone brightly. When I needed someone, she was there before I even asked.” Celebration of Robyn’s life will be held this Friday, August 7th, in the church where she grew up, Broadway Christian Church, 187 North Broadway, Lexington, Kentucky. Visitation is at the church from 4 to 6 p.m. followed by the service at 6. The church will require that COVID 19 guidelines will be followed for wearing masks and social distancing. Private interment will be held at Lexington Cemetery where Robyn will be buried next to her beloved grandmother, Marie Eades. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local no-kill animal shelter or food pantry. Robyn’s life purpose is expressed in 1 Corinthians 13, “For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face; now I know in part, but then I will know fully just as I also have been fully known. 13But now faith, hope, love, abide these three; but the greatest of these is love.” NASB

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Aug. 5, 2020.

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Gavin Bagley

July 30, 2023

Thinking of Robyn and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. I often think of her and think of the times we spent together.

Danielle Bortone-Holt

August 11, 2020

The entire Fore family has always treated me like family. JJ is my best friend, and as her sister, Robyn always treated me like I was a sister. We shared a love of music & travel. Robyn helped me get a freelance job in LA once. She was fun & funny, caring, loving and generous. My heart breaks for your loss. Robyn is now an angel watching over us all.

Barbara Gateskill

August 10, 2020

Ellen and Family: Words fail me in expressing my condolences to you. As you know I had Robyn and JJ in class at Lafayette HS and I worked with Ellen for nearly 15 glorious years at PLD. You are such a caring, selfless, beautiful-to-the-soul family. I hate that you are experiencing this devastating loss. You are all always there for other people. May God's love comfort you during this time. You will remain in my heart and prayers.
With all my love,
Barbara G.

Jennifer Jasper

August 9, 2020

JJ I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you and your family. You all are in my prayers. I wish there was something I could do to help ease your pain. Your sister was a special lady. Again, I’m so very sorry dear friend. Love you...❤

Joyce Robinson

August 8, 2020

Tho we really never met I kept up with you thru Facebook. My son Derek will meet you with open arms, your Grandmother Ellen will be right beside him. He always loved her so much. May God be with all of us no matter our level of grief mine because we never met. Hugs, Joyce

Alicia Gerken

August 7, 2020

Robyn was my roommate in Redondo for something like 8 years. She quickly became a friend and as the time and years went by, family. Robyn was awesome! She was hilarious. Super smart and witty. She knew so much about 80s music and film and really music in general. She was worldly and game to hop on a flight to Austin for ACL or get in the car and head to the desert for Coachella. We are all so heartbroken about her passing. She will be dearly missed. We have lost one of our own. Dog pound! We send our love and prayers to her family.

Gavin Bagley

August 6, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the Fore family my heart goes out to you all. Robyn was a kind, beautiful, caring and thoughtful friend to me. I will always cherish the time we spent together and the conversations we had. I know I will miss her and she will never be forgotten.

Armand Reiser

August 6, 2020

Mr. and Mrs Fore,
Robyn was always there for me. We spent a lot of time together in our office loft, often Robyn looking out for me, keeping me from being fired. She helped me find a house in Venice that needed to be pet friendly. A moment that truly changed my life and led to everything that has come after. I just spoke to her not long ago.
I am so sorry for your loss.

Leslie Hughes

August 5, 2020

Oh Ellen, my heart is broken for you and all of the family. Robyn used to stop by when I worked for you at Transy. You were always a second mother and I’ve never forgotten how good you were to me. I love you so much and I’m sorry that you have to endure this.

Paul & Yvonne Hall

August 5, 2020

We are so saddened to learn about Robyn's passing. Paul was her 8th grade math teacher, and Yvonne was school librarian at Jessie Clark. Prayers for all of her family.

Clark M. Cornelius

August 5, 2020

Robyn was a bright smile and a kind heart. Even in her passing, she brought our high school class together. We were richer for having known her and shared life with her. My hope is her hope: that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ. She will be missed, but never forgotten.

John Kevin Calkins (Porter at the time of junior high school)

August 5, 2020

Robyn was one of the people who treated me kindly when I was a new and awkward fellow student at Jessie Clark Junior High School. Then many years later we re-connected through mutual involvement in the online phenomena known as Second Life. And we re-connected again some years afterwards, thanks to Facebook. We spoke regularly and kept up with events in each other's lives. I had last spoken with her around June 2 of this year when we discussed the horrible George Floyd murder and protests. I am heart broken that life has seen fit to tear another dear friend and loved one from us. I will remember her fondly always!

Jay Folz

August 5, 2020

Condolences to the Fore family. Robyn holds a special place in my life. She Was there and helped me through a difficult time when my father passed away during senior year in high school. She was a bright light during a difficult time and will be remembered for her kindness, laugh and love for life and music. Will be truly missed. Lucky to have known her for the time I did. Just heartbroken with her passing.

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