Robin Tabitha "Murriel" Woods

Robin Tabitha "Murriel" Woods obituary, Galesburg, IL

Robin Tabitha "Murriel" Woods

Robin Woods Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hinchliff-Pearson-West, Inc., Galesburg on Feb. 24, 2026.
Mrs. Robin Tabitha Woods, 55, of Galesburg, Illinois passed away unexpectedly at 2:31 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.

Robin was born on October 5, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Calvin Wandick and Sandra Murriel. She married the love of her life Arnold Woods, on July 10, 2004. Together, they shared more than thirty years of love and devotion before he preceded her in death on June 4, 2024.

She is survived by her mother, Sandra Miller; her three daughters, Robin Woods, Tabitha Rogers, and Wanda Woods; six brothers, Anthony, Martin, Yesure, Andrew, Calvin Jr., and Calvin "Scooter" Woods, one sister, Altavia Murriel; six grandchildren, Desiree, Diavian, Imani, Nasir, Shaunice Woods, and Kenzie Reeder, two great grandchildren, Messiah Woods and Kamarion Love. She also leaves behind her good friends LaTisha Phillips and Tony Mitchell, and her Goddaughter, Serenity Randall. She was preceded in death by her father; her son, Arnold Woods Jr.; three daughters, Diamond, Arnell, and Artina Woods; and her dear friend Belinda Bonds.

Robin attended Wendell Phillips Academy High School in Chicago. Throughout her life, she lived in Houston, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada, before eventually settling in Galesburg. She worked for many years in sales and customer service, where her kind personality and strong work ethic shone though.

Robin enjoyed shopping, traveling, and could often be found happily munching on a bag of ice. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and was a member of Holy Trinity Church.

As Robin requested, cremation will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the family to assist with funeral expenses. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.h-p-w.com.

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