Robyn Claudine Sanders, January 28, 1982~March 10, 2020

Mar 11, 2020

Robyn Claudine Sanders, 38, of Fayetteville, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, after a long courageous battle with breast cancer.

She was born in Houston, Texas, January 28, 1982, the daughter of Mary Hollowell.

Robyn graduated from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, with a Bachelor of Science in Education, Communication Disorders. She was Senior Account Manager at Walmart Advantage Solutions, working in sales, marketing and technology. She attended Fellowship Bible Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Robyn’s life quote was “choose happiness,” and she lived out that philosophy through her volunteer services at Susan G. Komen Foundation and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas. She loved traveling, the outdoors, hiking, kayaking, boating and fishing. She lived life to the fullest.

She will be remembered by her faith, strength, perseverance, grace, dignity, humility, wit and independence. She was a true warrior and inspiration. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, friend, and a gift to all who knew her. She adored her nieces and nephew.

She leaves behind her mother, Mary Hollowell, her “Pops”, Doug Hollowell, both of Hernando, Mississippi, brother, Mike Sanders and wife Carrie Sanders, of Ft. Smith, Arkansas, Grandparents, Pete and Evelyn Hanrahan, of Wichita Falls, Texas, step brothers Douglas Hollowell and Matt Hollowell, nephew Brayden Sanders, nieces Kenzie Wagnon, Karlee Wagnon, and Madison Sanders of Fort Smith, Arkansas, as well as aunts and uncles.

Long known for her positive outlook on life during the most difficult of circumstances, she always made time to encourage and inspire others. She was sunshine and sprinkles and her light was not meant to be contained. She will be missed by many.

A Life Celebration will be held at Matt Lane Farm Stone Chapel on March 21, 2020 at 11:00 AM, with a short reception following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to  Casting for Recovery at https://castingforrecovery.org/

Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.

 

36 Condolences

    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you Julia. I am so grateful you all had time together before she passed. I love you and hope to make it to Florida. 💟

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  1. Sandy Unger

    I am more than sad to hear of Robyn’s passing. Much love and condolences to her family and friends. My company worked with Robyn for quite a while and I always loved our conversations. We worked so well together that she always asked me to move to Arkansas from NYC and we would laugh and laugh. She was just a joy to speak with – a warm and compassionate person always. She will be missed.
    xo,
    Sandy

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    • Mary Hollowell

      I appreciate your kind words. Robyn loved life and people! You would love NWA. 😉

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  2. Maureen Groves

    RIP now beautiful lady. You will be missed. God Bless you for all you did and all the people that you have helped during your journey
    Love Mo

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you Mo.

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  3. Brenda Faulk Sutherland

    I am praying for you Mary knowing how much you loved Robyn and celebrated her life on earth. May God comfort you with sweet memories and His promise of eternal life.

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you, Mo

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you Brenda. Robyn is fully alive and dancing in heaven.

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  4. Peggy MItchell

    Mary, although I never met Robyn in person, I developed much admiration for her as I learned about her fight to overcome cancer. I would have loved her, too, had I met her, because I know you and I know that any child of yours would be a warm, caring, and beautiful human being. I just realized that you and I were pregnant at the same time…you, with Robyn, and me, with our Jamie, who went to Heaven before her birth on Jan. 2 of that year. I like to think that she and Robyn will get to know each other. I pray for your comforting, along with the comforting of all who love Robyn. You and Robyn were truly blessed to have each other, just as everyone else have been blessed to know both of you.

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you Peggy. I know my Robyn and your Jamie are not strangers! Praise Jesus!

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  5. Angelia Ellis

    I met “Rockin” Robyn at the Casting for Recovery retreat and she definitely was a special person that I’m so very thankful to have met. Her presence was comforting to be around. Through all her pain she still had happiness to share. I love her for giving me that experience and will never forget her. She’s in heaven and watching over all of you now.

    Angelia Ellis cfr

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you Angelia,
      CFR and the friendships she made changed her life! What a blessing for you all.

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  6. Kathy Remerschied

    We are very sorry to have lost such a beautiful lady and soul. God bless Robin and all those who loved her.

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you Kathy. ✝️

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  7. Marketa And Steve Hildreth

    We praying for you and your family i i know how hard is it to lose child no mater what age!!! They special angels 👼🏼 🙏🏻😇

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you Marketa,
      I appreciate your prayers.

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  8. Ticia Smith

    My heart is broken – I did not know Robyn well but you didn’t have to to know that she was an absolute rockstar! And the cheering section she had is something I wish every suffering person could experience. You all loved her so well, and she loved the world right back! Her heart. Her character. Her laugh. Her compassion. Her HAPPY self. She will be missed by so many! #choosehappiness

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Always “Choose Happiness” 💟✝️

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  9. Cindy Warren

    Mary I am so sorry for your loss, but proud of you for being with her through it all. May God comfort you always! Love in Christ,
    Cindy Warren

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you Cindy, ✝️

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  10. Rick Kester

    So sorry to hear of her passing. Prayed immediately for the family when I heard. She was a blessing to our youth group at FBC, Arkoma.

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Brother Rick,
      Thank you for reaching out. Robyn was saved at FBC Arkoma. Her faith was strong and she loved the Lord’. She is fully alive and dancing in heaven. ✝️

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  11. Anonymous

    Mary, Doug and family members I’m so sorry for your loss.my prayer is that God will lift you and carry you forward.Sandra Cox

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you Sandra,

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  12. Ginger Clarke

    Mary,
    My prayers are with you.
    Jesse truly loved Robyn and we talked about her deep faith.
    Her strong beliefs influenced Jesse’s spiritualism.
    Sincerely,
    Ginger Clarke

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you for sharing. May you continue to grow in your faith. ✝️

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  13. Hollis Smith

    I cannot express what I feel. I have had you and Robyn in my prayers and with a broken heart I offer my deepest condolences

    Robyn will now light up another world

    Hollis

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you Hollis.

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  14. Kim Stone Griffith

    I had the pleasure of meeting Robyn this last October. We were both chosen as participants of Casting for Recovery. Her positivity, humor and courage were just life changing for me personally. She also was very open about the struggles she was facing and made us all feel comfortable sharing our lives with her. The three days I spent with her profoundly effected the way I want to spend the rest of my time. She was an angel on earth. God bless her.

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you Kim. You and the other brave women plus cfr changed Robyn’s life. I am grateful for that and pray for your continued healing.

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  15. Valerie Service Nelson

    Mary, I’m so sorry! Thank you for sharing that part of her life with me. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!!

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  16. Mike M

    Rest in Peace, Robyn. May God bless your soul, as well as your entire family.

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you Mike.

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  17. Terri Kirkland

    I am so sorry to hear of Robin’s passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

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    • Mary Hollowell

      Thank you so much.

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