Robin Renee Nelson
September 27, 1963
January 4, 2020
Memorial Service
Sunday, January 5, 2020
1:00 PM
Richlands United Pentecostal Church
Richlands, NC
Beulaville, NC
Robin Renee Nelson, 56, passed away on Saturday, Jan 4th, 2020 at her home in Beulaville, NC surrounded by her family and friends. She was a native of Waynesville, NC and was a daughter of Wilma S. Young (George Young) and of the late Robert “Bruce” Trantham (Kathryn Taylor Trantham). Robin is survived by three daughters, Melissa Nelson, Jessica Nelson Barrera (Adrian), Rebecca Nelson Sleeman (Nick); three grandchildren, Max Sleeman, Addisyn Nelson, and Ryder Sleeman; sister: Tonya Trantham Brooks (Grady); two nieces, Shana Brooks Grace (Bradley), Miranda Brooks Portino (John).
She was a register nurse at Anchor Coupling and previously worked at Naval Hospital Camp Lejune. She was often described as the most kind and caring nurse anyone could ever have.
Robin was genuine in her Christian faith and thrived in serving others. She always had a friendly smile and a positive outlook on life. She touched everyone she met in a special way as she was often called “sunshine”. She possessed an unconditional love for German Shepherds and enjoyed traveling to show them. She was an active member of Team DiCasa Ortiz.
