Robin Mitchell Pate, age 50 of Vass, NC, passed away on Thursday (7/10/2025) at her home.  She was born on January 19, 1975, daughter of the late Bonnie Hilliard.  She was preceded in death by her mother, grandmother, Claudette Sykes, step-grandfather Billy Sykes, her grandfather, Harry Mitchell, her father-in-law, Johnny Pate and his wife Debbie.  Robin enjoyed going to the beach and spending time with her family.  She loved to cook, had a sweet soul and was very helpful to others.  She never complained and always saw the good in people and in every situation.  A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.  She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Thelbert "Gene" Pate of Cameron, NC; daughters, Hannah Marie Rivas of Vass, NC and Jessica and her daughter, Ameila of Mebane, NC; sister, Meghan Rigsbee (Austin Davis) of Rougemont, NC; uncle James Mitchell   of Ocean Isle Beach, NC; aunts, Patty Nipper of Mebane, NC and Donna Dorton of Roxboro, NC; nephew, Hunter Sykes and niece, Cydney Sykes; mother-in-law, Dee McGeehee (John Ed) and son Jonathan of Cameron, NC; sister-in- law, Kelly Pate of Cameron, NC; brother-in-law, Kevin Pate of Cameron, NC, four nieces, one nephew and one great-grand niece.    Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by Smith Funeral Home, Broadway Inc.