In Loving Memory​

Robbin Killingsworth​

Robbin’s Obituary​

Roberta (Robbin) Killingsworth, 70, joined her husband of 50 years Ronny for eternal sunsets and hand holding on November 18th, 2025. She was born to John Robert (Bob) and Mary Lue (Noel) Preston on June 1st, 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas.
Robbin graduated from Washington High School in 1973. She earned her degree upon graduation from Kansas City Kansas Community College. She worked as a Registered Nurse with various roles in Labor and Delivery and the NICU at Shawnee Mission Medical Center until Florida’s warm weather and beaches called her and Ronny there in 2007. She then worked as an RN in the NICU at Golisano Children’s Hospital of SW Florida until her retirement in 2021.
Robbin never met a person that didn’t consider her a friend. She touched countless lives being a calming influence and reliable go-to for families dealing with the trauma of having a newborn baby in the NICU. Her compassion and dedication led to her being a natural mentor for nurses just getting into the field as well as experienced nurses that benefited from her knowledge. She loved her Kansas City Chiefs and was known to mumble some choice words under her breath if someone dared to call her on Sundays during a Chiefs game. She was well-versed and knowledgeable on Florida’s best-kept secrets and was often considered visitor’s personal tour guide and travel planner for all things Southwest Florida has to offer.
Robbin is survived by her father; Bob Preston of Shawnee, KS; her children; son, Brendon (Tanya) Killingsworth of Cape Coral, FL; daughter, Meggan (Joe) Donham of Hutchinson, KS; daughter, Kelly (Allen) Roepka of Hutchinson, KS; son, Ryan (Ashley) Killingsworth of Shawnee, KS; sister, Rebecca (Roger) Bell of Kansas City, KS; 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren along with many other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Killingsworth and mother, Mary Lue Preston.

Better To Have Loved And Lost,
Than To Have Never Loved​

ROBERT PATTERSON​

Event Information​

This is an informal celebration. There are no pre-planned speeches or events. This is a celebration for people who loved and cared about Robbin to come together and share stories and memories and good times had with her. Mom would have wanted it that way.

Venue​

The Ceremony will take place on the 2nd Floor Terrace of DiamondHead Beach Resort. Signage will be visible; elevators are on-site. The terrace overlooks the beach so you can walk right out and be at one of Robbin’s favorite places.

Donations

Donations in Robbin’s Memory can be made to the Golisano Children’s Hospital NICU here:
https://leehealthfoundation.org/donate/

Be sure to change the Designation to
Golisano Children’s Hospital of SWFL and put “For the NICU” in the comments

What to Wear​

This is a very casual gathering. Dress for your comfort.​

Robbin’s Future Travels​

Robbin loved exploring new places, especially the “hidden gems”. If you can, please take one of the shells at the front table, decorate the shell if you’d like with something the represents Robbin to you, and leave “Robbin’s shell” in your travels so she can experience it too. More details are available on the table, or just ask us! ​

Parking Area​

DiamondHead is providing free parking for the event. Overflow parking is available across the street (Estero Blvd.) for your use.

Food & Drinks​

Sweets, Iced Tea, and Water will be provided. There are bars and restaurants on-site that you may choose to visit, or Ft. Myers Beach has many wonderful establishments to grab dinner or drinks.

When & Where

We hope to see you soon​

The SWFL Celebration​

Saturday, January 17th 2026
3 – 6 PM
DiamondHead Beach Resort
2000 Estero Blvd.
Ft. Myers Beach, FL 33931

The KC Celebration

Details coming soon….