Robin Denise Permenter

Robin Denise Permenter, 63, of Florence, SC passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

She was born in Florence, SC to the late Virginia Allen Peacock and Wallace Permenter.

Robin graduated from West Florence High School in 1980, and earned her bachelor’s degree in English from Francis Marion University in 1984. She enjoyed a long and successful career in banking, working as a mortgage loan originator with South State Bank, and retired in 2023, after forty years of dedicated service.

A devoted member of John Calvin Presbyterian Church, Robin served as an Elder and was active in both the bell choir and the vocal choir. She was an avid reader and a talented piano player who loved sharing her gifts with others. Deeply committed to mission work, she volunteered regularly with Help 4 Kids and Lighthouse Ministries, always seeking ways to serve her community with compassion and faith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her son, Jeffrey Nichols.

Surviving is her son, Dylan Nichols; brother, Stephen Brooks Permenter (Terri); and sisters, Cathy Buffkin (Greg) and Amy Clark (David).

Memorials may be made to John Calvin Presbyterian Church, 2000 Marsh Ave, Florence, SC 29505 or to Lighthouse Ministries, https://www.lighthouseflorence.org/

The family will receive friends 10:00 – 11:00 AM Saturday, November 8, 2025, at John Calvin Presbyterian Church with the memorial service to follow in the sanctuary at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.

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