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Robin Bates Obituary
Robin passed away about 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 26, after a long and heroic battle with multiple cancers.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Elsa Laird, her father, Wallace Laird Jr. and her eldest brother, Stewart Laird.
She is survived by her younger siblings, Alan Laird and Erin Laird Sullivan, and her niece, Lauren Laird, and nephew, Joey Laird. Her grandnieces Ansley and Olivia (daughters of Lauren) were particularly loved.
Preparations for her final service are still pending.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robin Bates
Alan Laird
December 30, 2011
A heartfelt and deeply gracious thank you to all who have shown your love, caring, and kindness through the loss of our dear Robin. Words are hard to express to show our gratitude to each and every one of you. Love to all.
Pamela Crisp (Edwards)
December 30, 2011
I will always remember Robin's ready smile and open heart. She was truly special and I remember her fondly from high school. Prayers to her family and friends. I am sure she'll be the first to welcome each of us on the other side.
Pep
December 29, 2011
A lovely lady and a beautiful heart .....wasn't ready even though Robin loved us thru it. She showed us how to hold on with tenacity but to leave with dignity, grace, and a loving heart. Bless you John and bless you Robin ....Peace.
Robin and Friends
E Pipkin
December 29, 2011
Cay Nelson Commander
December 29, 2011
Words cannot express my heartfelt sympathy to all who knew Robin. Her ready smile, her true friendship, her heart of gold will be missed by all. I'm glad I had the opportunity to share so much with her in these last few years as she stopped in Perry going back and forth to Tampa or when I would see her in PC on my trips home. When I think of Robin, I think of love and all things sweet. I am honored that I was her friend. So glad she can now find the peace and healing that she needed. John and the Laird family will remain in my thoughts and prayers as they have for so long.
Mark Mullian
December 29, 2011
Robin was blessed to have been a member of the Laird family .... Peace and Prayers
David Watford
December 28, 2011
Robin will be so missed. Just a true friend in high school with so many good memories. Robin you are now with the Lord..RIP
Martha Jane McGrane
December 28, 2011
My heart goes out to every member of Robin's family. She will be dearly missed. She is loved.
Lisa JImmerson
December 28, 2011
It was a true pleasure working with you Robin. I'm glad your in a place where you are all better. You will because missed
Tina Rutherford
December 28, 2011
Robin you will truly be missed by everyone. Heaven has a new angel, please give Wallace a big hug from all of us! Love your extended family, Bobbie Jean Laird, Allen and Sandy Stanford, Robby and Charlene Stanford, Tina and Steve Rutherford and nephews Christopher (Kayla), Taylor (Brooke & Easton), Bradley (Nicole), Mitchell (Sarah) and Ryan.
Leslie Cunningham
December 28, 2011
Rest in peace, Robin. May the good Lord be with Alan and all her family.
Leslie Cunningham Villars and family
John Boling
December 28, 2011
Though the years and time had separated us, I fondly remember the good times growing up in Woodlawn with Robin and her family. My condolences.
Kim Evans
December 28, 2011
God bless Robin and her family, she was a true friend and will be dearly missed by many, I lost a friend but gained an angel.
Vee Russell
December 28, 2011
John, my heart goes out to you. All our family will cherish precious memories with our sweet Robin.
Julie Meany Ross
December 28, 2011
My prayers for all of Robin's family and friends. I just saw Rob recently in Tampa and we had a good ole time, laughing and giggling. May she rest in peace.
Janet Thibodaux
December 28, 2011
When I think of Robin, I feel happiness and thoughts of a dear soul. She will always have a place in my memories with family and friends. My condolences for the Laird Family, may you find peace and tranquility in these thoughest of times. I love you all.
Sue Carolan
December 28, 2011
Robin will truly be missed; my prayers go out to the family and friends that knew her sweet personality so.
December 28, 2011
Thinking fondly of Robin and the rest of the Laird clan from the early days in Woodlawn and beyond. May she forever rest in peace. You have my most profound condolences,
Peace -- Randy Porter
Margaret Guy
December 27, 2011
Remembering good times and thinking of you all.
Deepest sympathy
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