Obituary of Angela Robin Thompson

Mrs. Angela Robin Yates Thompson, age 57, of Mabel School Road, Zionville, passed away Saturday morning, February 12, 2022 at her home. Born May 11, 1964 in Watauga County, Robin was a daughter of Conley Leo and Virginia Miller Yates. She was a graduate of Caldwell Community College earning a degree in Business. Robin loved her family beyond measure and always held a special bond with her mother. A lady with a heart of gold, she was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone she felt was in need. She and Rick were partners in the kitchen sharing their love of cooking and baking. Their home, inside and out, was filled with plants and flowers. She also enjoyed watching the birds that she made sure were kept feed all year long. Robin is survived by her husband, Frederick William 'Rick' Thompson; sons, Zachary Thompson of Boone and fiancée, Alexis Watson, and Matthew Thompson of Zionville; her mother, Virginia Miller Yates of Boone; and sister, Kathie Yates Senft of Boone. A number of cousins also survive. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother, Everett Lee Yates. A Celebration of Life service for Robin will be conducted Friday afternoon, February 18, 2022 at noon at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11 until 12 o'clock, one hour prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to assist with expenses. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Thompson family.