Old High mourns librarian's death

Wichita Falls High School staff members and students were saddened by the death of Robin Daws, a longtime school librarian, according to a post Tuesday on Wichita Falls ISD's Facebook page.

Daws worked at Old High for 13 years and was a valued member of the WFISD team, according to the post.

Daws, 51, died Tuesday in Graham after a short illness, according to her obituary in the Graham Leader.

"Mrs. Daws was part of the Old High family for many years and dedicated herself to bringing the power of reading to our students," WFHS Principal Christy Nash said in the post.

"Our entire WFHS family is suffering the loss of our friend and colleague. Our deepest sympathies go to her family and loved ones," Nash said. "She will be greatly missed."

Counselors and other support staff members will be available for students, teachers and families as needed, according to the Facebook post.

"Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time," officials said in the post.

Daws died Tuesday at the Garden Terrace Healthcare Center in Graham, according to the obituary. She graduated with a degree from Texas Tech University in 1993 and earned a master's degree in library science from Texas Woman's University in 2003.

She taught in Stamford and Olney where she was named director of the Olney Community Library in 2002, according to the obituary. She later became librarian at WFHS.

"Robin was always happy, joyful, friendly, and usually had a smile on her face," according to the obituary.

Her family will host a private celebration of life in her honor, according to the obituary.

This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Wichita Falls High School mourns librarian