Robbie McLaughlin Faris

Robbie Gill (McLaughlin) Faris, 93, of Dayton passed away, Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Bridgewater Home.

She was born in Dayton on February 16, 1929, the daughter of the late Hunter Aubrey and Marjorie May (McNeal) McLaughlin.

A homemaker, Mrs. Faris worked in Charlotte, N.C. alongside of her husband as bookkeeper in their international trade business. Additionally, she enjoyed revitalizing houses for resale and became an accomplished real estate investor. She enjoyed oil painting, playing piano as well as time spent at her condo at Myrtle Beach and fishing with her son, both in his youth and later in life.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Mohaamad “Mike” H. Faris; two brothers, Winston “Wink” McLaughlin and Norwood McLaughlin.

She is survived by her children from her first marriage, Cynthia Phillips of Stanfield, N.C., and Wes Maupin and wife, Kieren Covert of McDowell; son, David Faris and wife, Lisa of Charlotte, N.C.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; as well as one great-great-grandchild.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2023 in Dayton Cemetery with pastor Russ Barb officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dayton Cemetery Maintenance, P.O. Box 383, Dayton, Va. 22821.