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***I have set the Lord always before me because He is at my right hand. I shall not be moved. Psalm 16:8***
She was born on April 3, 1964, in Circleville, Ohio to parents Robert and Frieda Willis.
Robbye graduated from Circleville High School, class of 1982. She went on to attend Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and completed her general studies degree at Baker College in Port Huron, Michigan.
Road trip vacations were her favorite and whether it was watching the freighters near the Blue Water Bridge or the wild ponies of Assateague Island, she loved being near the water. Her creativity was shared with the world as she ran her own business, A Time to Sew, and volunteered by tailoring costumes for local theatre productions. She could also research vigorously which helped her to homeschool her three children and search for holistic remedies and pharmaceutical information in her battle against cancer.
Robbye is survived by her children, Max Petit, Anthony Petit, and Lily Campau (husband, Paul Campau); her former husband of 28 years Michael Petit; her mother Frieda Willis; and sisters Cynthia Willis and Elizabeth Wilburn. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Oliver Petit; and her father, Robert Willis.
A celebration of Robbye's life will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Grace Memorial Life Celebration Center, 4521 Ravenswood Road, Kimball Township, Michigan 48074.
Memorial Donations may be made to www.michiganfaithinthefight.com to support individuals battling cancer.
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Melissa Fox Henson
February 14, 2025
So sorry to hear of Robbye´s passing. Love and prayers to her family. Went to grade school at Mound Street with her through high school at Circleville class of 1982. Fly high friend !
Debbie Schleich Stoffer
February 13, 2025
Robbye - there aren´t words, just so many memories. Your smile and kindness have never been forgotten. My heart aches but knowing you knew Jesus as your Lord and Savior helps. I know you are now healed and rejoicing in heaven. Until we meet again dear friend.
Deidre Miesse
February 13, 2025
Sweet Robbye was a kind friend whom I got to know through our years in homeroom together. She always was upbeat with a genuine smile to share. She apparently continued to live her life with love, kindness, smiles and laughter. She was a blessing. I´m praying for her family and friends through the loss of her here. Heaven is celebrating
Deidre Van Camp Miesse
Chris Febes
February 13, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Robbye´s passing. We we classmates starting at Mound Street Elementary through Circleville High School Class of 1982.
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Larry and Laura Hayes
February 7, 2025
This loss hurts. Even though we all knew Robbye was in an incessant battle with cancer for four years, and nearly everyday was daunting, her admirable will, along with our Lord's embrace and strength sustained her and carried her on, she pressed on. And even though the challenge was formidable, she met it with faith and determination and dignity...but still the loss is deep and all too sudden.
To the Petit and Willis families, our deepest condolences. She spoke of you with a lift in her voice and a sparkle in her eyes. You all were her treasures.
Even in the days, appointments, treatments, hours that seemed unyielding and unending, there was still a light that emanated from her soul -- a laugh, a smile, a whisper, a resolute conviction of going on...
Your spirit, Robbye, taught us life, touches us all.
You will be sorely missed and the pangs of your departing dearly felt.
Yet we rejoice that you are in His, Christ's, glorious light
that you dance unencumbered and free
that with angelic hosts you sing
as we celebrate the life you shared with us.
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