A visitation will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1453 Old Shell Road, Mobile, Alabama 36604, on Wednesday, November 11, at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Mary’s, Robin's home parish.
Originally from Anderson, SC, Robin made Mobile, AL, her home for the past 41 years. She shared 47 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Willoughby Burley Shedd (Burley), building a life filled with love, laughter, family and countless stories.
Robin was truly one of a kind. Generous beyond measure, endlessly funny, and larger than life, she had a way of making everyone around her feel welcome and loved. A natural storyteller, she could always be found holding court, entertaining a room, and bringing people together. She was, without question, the heart of her family. Her generosity knew no bounds, her laughter was contagious and her presence made every gathering a little brighter.
Her Catholic faith was an important part of her life, and her church community at St. Mary's was especially dear to her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, laughter, and faith that will continue through the many people whose lives she touched.
Robin is survived by her husband of 48 years, Willoughby Burley Shedd; her sisters, Marianna Taylor Hanceri (Paul) and Claire Lawson Taylor; and her sisters-in-law, Susan Shedd Whittington (Earle), Betsy Shedd White (Jerry), and Sally Shedd Garner (Ed). She also leaves behind her cherished nieces and nephews, Olivia Hanceri Clarke (Tim), Eleanor Grace Hanceri, Kevin White (Kristen), Libby White Hall (Thomas), Ben Whittington, Jonathan Whittington, Anna Garner Caine (Scott), and Leigh Garner; as well as five beloved great-nephews.
Robin was preceded in death by her mother, Martha Lawson Taylor; her father, Thomas Averett Taylor; and her brother, Christopher Averett Taylor.
May she rest in the eternal peace of Christ. She was deeply loved, will be profoundly missed, and will never be forgotten
