BOLIVIA — Robin Williams Ratcliffe, 57, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Robin was born Dec. 2, 1960, in Southport, N.C., daughter of Oscar Lloyd Williams and Bertha Louise Orvin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Alan Lloyd Williams; and twin brother, Robert “Dean” Williams.
She lived in Brunswick County her entire life and attended South Brunswick High School. She married her son’s father, Eddie Gamble, at an early age. He died tragically soon thereafter. She is also survived by her daughter’s father, Bob Birch, who she married in 1984. She started dating her husband, Donnie, in 1990 and worked alongside him for over 27 years as a carpenter in residential construction.
When she wasn’t working, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her “grandbabies.” Some of her hobbies included hunting with her husband, collecting knickknacks, sunbathing and socializing with her seemingly endless amount of friends. She also had a passion for music.
With her generosity and compassion she personified the expression, “A friend in need was a friend indeed.” She had a radiant smile that preceded her and arms built for hugging. She never met a stranger and loved her friends and family wholeheartedly.
Surviving are her husband, Donnie Ratcliffe; son, Raymond Gamble; daughter, Megan, and her husband, Zachary Collier; stepson, Donnie Jr., and his wife, Jessica Ratcliffe; proud grandmother of four grandchildren, Lexi and Genevieve Collier and Reese and Owen Ratcliffe.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service Chapel, Southport. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to services at the funeral home.
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