Robin Elizabeth McCoy Hanes Castorina, 67, of Indian Trail, N.C., passed from this life into eternal life on Monday, April 28, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Statesville in Iredell Coumty on May 7, 1957, to the late Thomas Vernon McCoy and late Cleo Johnson McCoy. She was also preceded in death by her husband Gregory Hanes, brother Michael McCoy, sister-in-law Linda Price McCoy, brother-in-law Buddy Gryder, and nephew Chris Brown.
Robin was a 1975 graduate of South Iredell High School. She graduated from Piedmont Community College with a Dental Hygiene degree. She later obtained a Bachelor Degree in Business from UNC Charlotte. She worked at Mint Hill Dentistry for 42 years. Robin was loved by many of her patients and she never met a stranger. She was always helping others in any way she could, and she was full of compassion for people. She loved her family and friends. She enjoyed her yearly beach trip with her family. She grew up in Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Statesville. She later became a faithful member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. She sang in the choir and taught an Adult Sunday School Class. She loved her church and the Lord.
She always told everyone she met that her name was Robin like the bird that flies.
She is survived by her husband Richard Castorina of Indian Trail, N.C.; sisters, Margarette Gryder, Vickie Brown (Steve) of Statesville, N.C., and sister-in-law Carolyn Merkel (Larry) of New Jersey. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews and her special fur baby Ruger and special friends Suzie Alpert, Patsy Cuthbertson, and Melinda and Mike Bradley. A special thanks to Union County Hospice nurses Elsie, Mandy, and Jauquia for their wonderful care of Robin.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church officiated by Pastor Josh Herrin.
Memorials can be sent to Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 7608 Concord Highway, Monroe NC 28110.
So sorry for the loss of your precious sister. Prayers for the family.
Vickie, Steve and family, we were so sorry to read about Robin. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Sonny and Darlene
I am so sorry for your loss.
Working with Robin for 25 plus years was a joy! Robin was a godly woman and always positive. Full of energy and a whistle that could get anyone’s attention. We went on trips together and she also had a fashion sense. She was a great hygienist and a friend to all. fly robin fly!
Vickie, I am so sorry to hear this. I didn’t know Robin was sick. It hard to put into words what I feel. All the memories of working with you was a joy. God blessed you with sweet and loving family. Love you my dear friend. Take care.. Connie Baggarly