Obituary of Roberta P. Tobin

COLUMBIA-Roberta "Bobbie" Pannier Tobin "our lovely lady," 76, of Columbia, left us for a better place of peace and rest, Sunday, August 24, 2014 at her home. Born February 25, 1938 in Boston, MA, she was a devoted mother, teacher, Girl Scout, Scrabble shark, book lover and most wonderful person in the world. Mrs. Tobin loved and served the children of Columbia for more than 45 years with Bayview Baptist CDC, and the Girl Scouts of the Congaree Council. Mrs. Tobin is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer Lee Tobin Vincent and Amy Kathleen Tobin; grandchildren, Stephen (Cary Ann), James, Christopher, Terrell, Heather and Ariel; great granddaughter, Brooke; and sisters, Judy and Diane. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Tobin; infant son, Matthew Tobin; as well as a brother, Frederick Pannier. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 4:00 P.M., at Columbia Grace Church of the Nazarene, 5403 Pinestraw Road, Columbia, SC 29206.