Robbie Wilds Bedenbaugh

Died: Nov. 21, 2012

LEXINGTON, S.C. -- Robbie Wilds Bedenbaugh, 88, of Lexington, born in the Houston Valley area of Tennessee on Feb. 9, 1924, passed away Wednesday.

She was a daughter of the late Jacob Leroy Wilds and Winnie Ray Wilds and widow of the late Jacob C. "Bill" Bedenbaugh.

Robbie was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church, where she founded, faithfully served and was later named librarian emeritus of the church library.

She was a liaison volunteer at Lexington Medical Center and also volunteered at Lexington Extended Care.

Robbie spent a lot of her time volunteering, helping others and loved bird watching and taking care of her flowers.

She retired from the University of South Carolina.

Known as "Gammy" by her, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, each of them had a "special place in her heart."

Survivors include her two daughters: Karen B. Parrish (John Wayne) and Susan B. Powell (Butch), all of Lexington; five grandchildren: Robert A. Powell Jr. (Jamie), Robyne M. Parrish, Joshua Wilds Powell (Allison), Allison Lee Hill (Roger) and Lindsay Dixon Bost (Derrick); nine great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Nuffie Arrington and Phyllis Wilds.

She was predeceased by five brothers and one sister.

The family extends a special thank you to staff of Crews Point at Lexington Medical Center Extended Care for their loving care.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Red Bank Baptist Church Cemetery.

A celebration of life and fellowship will follow in the church sanctuary.

Pallbearers will be Rob Powell, Josh Powell, Roger Hill, Derrick Bost, Anthony Arrington and Jimmy Wilds.

Memorials may be made to Red Bank Baptist Church, 120 Community Drive, Lexington, SC 29073.

Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.

http://www.caughmanharmanfuneralhome.net.