In Sympathy: Robyn Tabb

Posted: November 5 2024 at 01:36 PM

Rev. Robyn Tabb, an elder in the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, after an extended illness. During her ministry, Robyn served Chicago: Resurrection; and Elk Grove Village: Prince of Peace.

A celebration of life will be held at Grant Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, 4017 S. Drexel Blvd., Chicago, on Nov. 9. The wake will begin at 10 a.m. and the funeral will start at 11 a.m.

Messages of condolence can be sent to her family:

The Tabb Family
11001 S. Avenue L
Chicago, IL 60617

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