Robin McClure

Mrs. Robin Arick McClure, 56, passed away on January 16, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Robin was born on October 16, 1966 in West Point, MS to Joe and Peggy Arick. Robin was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She enjoyed farm life, especially gardening and growing orchids, as well as caring for her chickens and goats. She was a certified Silver Sneakers fitness instructor with a special place in her heart for the elderly. Robin had a servant’s heart and was passionate about her work with Salt and Light Prison Ministry.

Robin is survived by her husband, Benny McClure, as well as her children, Cody Michael Hollingsworth (Caitlyn), Heather McClure Vizgard (Buzzy), and Jake McClure and her grandchildren, Colin, Carsyn, Addy and Sam Hollingsworth, Ainsley and Cayden Vizgard and Farrah McClure. In addition, Robin’s survivors  include her parents, Joe and Peggy Arick, her siblings, Doug Arick (Shannon) and Susan Arick Spears (Morris Bradley), as well as special siblings Aaron Conner (Lisa), Anita Conner Phillips (Mark), and Kevin Conner (Michelle). She is also survived by nieces and nephews including, Abby Adams-Dickson, Sarah Parker, Ivy McKinney, Joe and Elise Spears, in addition to many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Please join us for a celebration of her life on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Faith Baptist Church in West Point. Visitation will be from 1-2 pm. Memorials may be made to: Global Connections, 70 Brickerton St., Columbus, MS 39701 (Robin McClure—Salt and Light).