Sara Rachel Robin

Born July 27, 1927, an only child, she was raised by her mother, Rebecca Grossman, with the loving support from her Grossman family of Uncles, Aunts and Cousins.

A graduate of West End High School, she attended Vanderbilt University, when she met her husband, William Robin. Together for 40 years, they raised four wonderful children and made special friends. As her children grew up, she helped William establish and operate the family business, Robin Realty Company.

She served the Jewish community as President & Regional Officer of Hadassh, and through her involvement with the National Council of Jewish Women. She also helped Jewish Family Services with the re-settlement of Russian Jews. Sara Rachel was a proud member of both The Temple Ohabai Sholom and The West End Synagogue

Her family credits her loving 13 year relationship with Bob Eisenstein for adding so much joy and so many wonderful experiences to her life. She adored dear “Obbie”.

Sara Rachel was an exceptional person who loved her family and her many friends. Her kindness and beautiful smile is remembered by all. She never met a stranger and made everyone feel special. Family remained the most important part of her life, and the joy her children and grandchildren gave her was immeasurable.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William H Robin, her cherished mother, Rebecca Grossman Wolff, her “brothers” Laurence, Milton & Joe Grossman, and “sister” Sara Rose Sturm.

She is survived by her four devoted children and their spouses: Jeanne Harlan(Doug), Mark (Debby), Charles (Debi), and Henry (Bob McGarity), and her adored and adoring grandchildren: Jason, Brett, and Seth Harlan (Johanna) and Max and Madeline Robin; her dear “sister-in-law” Barbara Grossman Levy and her wonderful family, loving cousin Barbara Turner and her family, her “brother-in-law” Howard Sturm of Encino, CA and his family, cousin Margie Grossman and her daughters, and the Laurence Grossman family cousins.

Her lifelong girlfriends Janet Bender, Renette Corenswet, Betty Kirshner, Geraldine Sadow, and the many, many other friends special to her, helped make her life happy and full.

The family would like to thank the staff at Alive Hospice for their loving care, not only of Sara Rachel, but of our family as we’ve gone through this difficult time, with special thanks to Debbie, Diane and Lara. We are also thankful to Miss Ellen, Rose, Maegan, Genola, Yolanda, Teresa and Sandra for looking out for Miss Sara with care and affection.

Funeral services will be held at The Temple, Congregation Ohabai Sholom at 5015 Harding Pike on Sunday, November 20th at 1 pm followed by burial at the Temple Cemetery. That evening, Shiva and visitation will be held at 6 pm at the home of Mark & Debby Robin.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Milton Grossman Early Education Fund, c/o The Temple, 5015 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205, Alive Hospice, the West End Synagogue or a charity of your choice.