Nancy Freeman Robbins

Nancy Ann Freeman Robbins, 85, of Asheboro, died Thursday, March 6, 2025 at the home of her daughter.

A celebration of Nancy's home going will be held on her birthday at 10:00 a.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Bethel Baptist Church where she was a member for over 50 years, with Dr. Jody Harrison and Preacher Brian Cole officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Nancy was born on March 9, 1939, in Darlington Co., SC, the daughter of the late James Freeman and Mary Quick Freeman. She relocated to North Carolina in her youth and completed her studies at Asheboro High School. She worked as a salesperson at the Five and Dime Store where customers loved her ability to demonstrate everything. She later worked over 40 years at Acme-McCrary. She loved singing in the church choir for many years. Nancy was a wonderful gardener who loved to share her cuttings with many friends and family. She loved to travel and still talked about her time in Alaska. Nancy was an awesome cook who loved to prepare meals for her family.

In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Kenneth Robbins; son, Kenneth Dwain Robbins; siblings, Gloria Freeman Chriscoe, Michael Freeman, and Thomas Freeman.

She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Ann Tysinger and husband David of High Point; grandchildren,Michael Robbins and wife Kelly of Seagrove, Karen McSwain and husband Richard of Siler City, Justin Robbins of Franklinville, Heather Maness of Trinity, Tanner Pierce of Alexandria, VA; great grandchildren, Tylor Atkins, Sarah Atkins, Jalen McSwain, Isaiah McSwain, Ean Robbins, Eli Robbins, Evan Robbins, Noah Maness, Sienna Maness; great-great grandchild, Caleb Atkins; devoted cousin, Monty Quick; and many others.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m. on Sunday at Bethel Baptist Church prior to the service.