Joan McBrayer Robbins, age 68

Joan McBrayer Robbins, age 68 of Rutherfordton, died July 7, 2021.

Joan was born in Rutherford County December 6, 1952 and was the daughter of the late Robert B. McBrayer and Earleen Roberson McBrayer. She grew up in Forest City where she was baptized in the First Baptist Church and was a member in her youth. She was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, and received her degree in French and education from Appalachian State University. Joan was retired from Chase High School where she taught, French, English and was a girls coach.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Robbins in 2007 and her brother, Doug McBrayer.

Survivors include her sons, Jared Robbins and wife Christine of Rutherfordton, Gabriel Robbins and wife Stacey of Kenmore, Washington, 2 grandchildren, as well as a nephew, Ken McBrayer of Louisville, KY, and several nieces.

A funeral service was July 10, 2021 at Florence Baptist Church with Reverend Tonya Garrison and Reverend Dr. Bobby Gantt officiating. Interment followed in the Cool Springs Cemetery.