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Robin Roach Obituary

Robin Connor Roach

SPENCER - Robin Connor Roach, 50, of Spencer, went to be with the Lord Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at Rowan Regional Medical Center. She was a five-year cancer survivor.

Born Nov. 14, 1959, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Nancy Butner Connor and Robert White Connor.

Mrs. Roach was a graduate of North Rowan High School and received her LPN degree at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. A Licensed Practical Nurse at Brian Center of Salisbury, she specialized in wound care. Mrs. Roach really enjoyed line dancing.

She was a member of Community Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Steve M. Roach, whom she married March 16, 1996; son Nicholas Roach (JoAnn) of Kernersville; brother David Connor (Chris) of Salisbury; sisters Dale Koontz (Michael) of Spencer and little sister Dawn Peninger (Chad) of Salisbury; three grandchildren, Kaitlynn, Claudia and Karah; two nieces, Christy Trapp (Jeremy), Nicole Wale; nine great-nieces; five nephews, Joe Koontz (Vivian), Marc Koontz (Jessica), Jeremy Connor (Amanda), Nicolas Wale, Travis Connor (Peggy); and one great-nephew. She is also survived by her extended family, Dean Bartlett (Leah) of Asheboro and David Bartlett (Dawn) of Salisbury.

Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 at Lyerly Funeral Home; and at other times, the family will be at residence.

Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at Community Baptist Church, 18 Carolina St., Salisbury, NC. The Rev. Keith Mason and the Rev. Rick Cockerham will officiate. Entombment will follow at Rowan Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Memorials: Community Baptist Church, 18 Carolina St., Salisbury, NC 28144.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Rowan Regional Medical Center Emergency Room and Intensive Care personnel for the special care given to Mrs. Roach.

Special thanks to Community Health, Inc., and Hospice & Palliative Care Center for the grief counseling provided for patients and staff at Brian Center Nursing Home.

Lyerly Funeral Home is assisting the Roach family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Salisbury Post from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2010.

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Alta Woodard

January 9, 2010

Dear Steve, David, Dale and all of the family,
It was such a shock to learn of Robin's passing . She was a very good-hearted, caring person. You have the blessed assurance of seeing her again and spending eternity with her. I can just picture the celebration that is still going on in heaven with her and your parents. I will keep you in my prayers.
Love and Blessings - -Alta Beck Woodard

JUDY WENGER

January 9, 2010

STEVE,
I AM SORRY ABOUT ROBINS PASSING. I LOVE HER LIKE A DAUGHTER. I AM GOING TO MISS HER AT THE FAMILY RENUNE. I LOVE YOU ALL.
AUNT JUDY

Greg Allen

January 8, 2010

Our family sends our prayers for your strength. We hope you find comfort that Robin walks with our lord. Peace be with you.

January 8, 2010

David,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. If there is anything that we can do, please let us know.
We love you,
Alan, Kim, Brandon, and Taylor Walton

CAROLYN KESLER

January 8, 2010

DEAR STEVE,,I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,,WE SIT SO CLOSE IN CHURCH AND YET SEEMS SO FAR AWAY, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU NOW AND IN THE DAYS TO COME. DAVID, I AM SO SORRY I DIDNOT KNOW THIS WAS YOUR SISTER,GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP THE MEMORIES, IN LOVE

January 8, 2010

Dale & Mike
I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Phyllis Loflin-Kluttz

Terry Lunsford

January 7, 2010

David, Chris, Dale and Mike and all the family I was really sorry to hear of Robin's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.

January 7, 2010

DAVID AND CHRIS,
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THE FAMILY.
LOVE, BOB AND JUDY KENNERLY

The Martin's

January 7, 2010

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Chuck and Barbara Cassada

January 7, 2010

So sorry for your loss. We love you all and will be praying for you.

January 7, 2010

We are thinking and praying for you and your family. Robin was a sweet lady.

Traci and Larry Neal

Amy (Brown) Krieger

January 7, 2010

David & Chris, Dale and Mike and family, I am so very sorry for your loss of Robin in your physical life. That's the tough part. Knowing where she is makes it all bearable. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You!

Nellie Troxell

January 7, 2010

So sorry for your loss. She will be greatly missed. May your friends, family and faith comfort you at this time. Love, Nellie B. Troxell

January 7, 2010

May God bring you comfort in this time of sorrow. God will lift you up with her one day and we will all be together. Stay strong.
God Bless
Bonnie Simerson Cress

Carie Davis

January 7, 2010

Sorry to hear of your loss Christy. Your family is in my prayers.

Jen Osborne

January 7, 2010

Praying for you all. She will be greatly missed

Crickett Kissner and family

January 7, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda Jones

January 7, 2010

I was totally shocked to hear of Robin death as I am sure you all are. I love you all and am praying for you. Robin was a wonderful person and such a great friend and family to me. I pray that the Lord will give you all peace at this time as you walk this walk. Linda Harris Jones

Herbie Hasbrouck, Jr.

January 7, 2010

May God be with you and hold your family close at this time. May you find comfort in your faith in God and the love of family and friends. Herbie and Ruthie Hasbrouck

Misty and Kirby Sells

January 7, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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