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Robin Zimmerman Obituary

Robin Zimmerman CHARLESTON - Robin Faith Zimmerman died Saturday, October 20, at St. Francis Hospital in Charleston. Mrs. Zimmerman was born on April 25, 1955, at Helen, West Virginia. She and David Lewis Zimmerman were married May 10, 1995, in Manassas, Virginia, and moved to Charleston in 2002. She is survived by her husband, David; mother, Cora Lester Phipps of Virginia; brother, Keith Phipps of Maryland. Funeral services will be held in Beckley, West VA, Friday, October 26, at 2:00 p.m. at Rose & Quesenberry Funeral Home, 1901 South Kanawha St. Memorial service, Wednesday, October 31, 2:00 p.m., at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 1393 Miles Drive, Charleston, SC. Robin was a devoted wife and loving "nana" to her husband's grandchildren, Taylor and Ryan. She had a passion for gardening and joyously added new varieties of day lilies to her beautiful garden annually. She is greatly admired for her quick mind, fine work ethic and compassionate heart; responding to others' needs willingly. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2012.

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March 10, 2013

I am still mourning the loss of my wonderful daughter. She was my life and I miss her more than words can express. She was beautiful, talented and so very smart. I will treasure her love for me and my love for my precious daughter forever. Be at peace darling, I will meet you soon. I Love you so much.

October 29, 2012

Robin was our neighbor but she was like a sister to us. She was the one we called when we needed to know anything...she was sooooo smart. We loved her and will mourn her passing for a long time....The Banks

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October 26, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Steve Vacca

October 26, 2012

Ryan, your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of your step grandmother. Pax and love always,

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