Robin Thomas Obituary

Robin Susan Thomas SUMMERVILLE - Robin Susan Thomas, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away in her sleep, on Friday, May 10th, after celebrating her 59th birthday 3 days early. Robin is survived by her adoring husband, Peter Berkman, and loving son, Judson Berkman with whom she lived in Tampa, Florida, her parents, Cedric and Sue Thomas of Summerville, SC; her nieces and nephews, Rives Miller, Mattie Miller, of Summerville, Zachary Thomas, Savannah Thomas and Lilly Thomas of Columbia, SC, her brother-in- law, Keven Miller of Summerville, sister-in-law, Faith Thomas of Columbia, SC, and her loving sister, Theresa Fortier. Robin, who was born on May 13, 1965, will join her sister, April Miller, and brother, Lee Thomas, in heaven, both of whom preceded her in death. Robin attended Summerville High School, where she was a standout member of the track team. She attended Winthrop College before beginning a career in food and beverage - she was a bartender at R.B.'s on Shem Creek for over 10 years, before making the decision to help people in other ways. She became an Occupational Therapist when she was 35, began that career in Charleston, before moving to Tampa in 2004. where she worked until retiring in 2019. She was driven by a passion to be kind to, and help others. Everyone loved Robin, and she will be deeply missed by all. The funeral service in loving memory of Robin will be at 11am on Monday, May 20th, at St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 206 Central Ave., Summerville, SC 29483. All are invited to an informal reception immediately following the service; light refreshments and sandwiches will be served In lieu of flowers, Robin's wish would be that any donations go to St. Luke's Lutheran Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.