Robin Leigh Blackwell, 52, of Columbia, died Monday, October 14, 2013. Born on October 18, 1960 in Columbia, she was a daughter of the late Robert A. Blackwell and Ann Lorick Blackwell. Robin was a beloved sister and friend.

Survivors include her sisters, Lydia (Charles) Watson of Surfside Beach, SC, Kimberly Horonzy of Columbia; a brother, Robert "Butch" Blackwell of Lexington; nephew, Shane Watson of Surfside Beach, SC; niece, Devin Horonzy of Columbia; great-nephew, Sawyer Grandon; close and loving friends, Joe Myers, Robert Jennings, and Kevin Krumm; and her beloved cat, Ezra.

A graveside service for Miss Blackwell will be held at 2 o'clock, Friday, October 25th at Elmwood Cemetery, 501 Elmwood Avenue, Columbia. The family will greet friends following the service at the graveside. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, SC Division, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210.