Rachel York Robinson, age 83, of Asheboro passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at Clapps Nursing Home in Pleasant Garden.
Mrs. Robinson was a lifelong resident of Randolph County and was born July 18, 1940, to Charles and Mary York. She was a member of Central Falls Baptist Church where she was coordinator of the Vacation Bible School program. Her faith was very important to her and she was always helping others. Mrs. Robinson loved to bake, especially cakes of all types and loved traveling to the beach with her family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Robinson; grandchildren, George Potts, Ryan Rawlings, Nova "Nikki" Robinson, great grandchildren, Katlyn Williams and Wesley Truner.
Mrs. Robinson is survived by her sons, David Marshall Robinson, Clifton Leon Robinson (Leanna); daughter, Theresa Jean Messersmith; grandchildren, Jamie Robinson, Brandon Robinson, Tyler Robinson (Morgan), Tiffany Turner (John), Jeanette Barr, Kayla Jenkins (Rick), Lucrissa Lundy; 16 great grandchildren; brother, Frankie York (Rhonda); sister, Irene Hill.
The family will receive friends Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 11:00 am til 12:45 pm at Central Falls Baptist Church, 1332 Old Liberty Rd., Asheboro. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm with Pastor Gerald Hussey officiating. Burial will be in Randolph Memorial Park.
The family request memorials be made to Central Falls Baptist Church, 1332 Old Liberty Rd., Asheboro, NC 27203 or Woodmen Life, 1700 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68102.
Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is serving the family.