Yvonne Kemsley

Yvonne Laverne Robbins Kemsley, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at the age of 81 at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Yvonne will always be remembered for her love and devotion to her family. She loved to travel and has been to places such as Hong Kong, France, Italy, Great Britain, Guatemala, Canada and all across the United States including several trips to Hawaii, which were her favorite. She also loved seeing the bluebonnets blossom each year and took the time to see them and take pictures with them. Yvonne adored spending time with her grandchildren and seeing them grow and develop. She took a few trips with the grandchildren from time to time over the years and cherished that one-on-one time with them. She also loved traveling with her sister Wanda to see the falls leaves change color. Yvonne is predeceased by her spouse, Robert Kemsley, her daughter Kathryn Marble, grandson John Bryant Wilkerson, parents Aubrey and Nila Robbins, her sister Sharon Robbins and brothers Galen and Don Robbins. Yvonne is survived by her son Rod Kemsley and his spouse Louise and 6 grandchildren including Stephanie Knight with her spouse Keenan, Steven Wilkerson with his spouse Laura and their children Roberto and Francisco, Brittany Prater and her spouse Chris and their son Benley, Brittany Macdonald with her spouse Cameron and their children Callum, Rory, Rhys and Paxton, Keisha Warren with her spouse Justin and their children Tayden, Kinley and Paisley and Hailey Yough with her spouse Jacob and their children Lilah and Avery. Yvonne was born in Vinton, Louisiana to Aubrey and Nila Robbins. She was the fourth out of 5 children. Her elder siblings were Galen Robbins, followed by Don Robbins and Wanda Rogers. Her younger sibling was Sharon Robbins. She grew up in Marble Falls, San Saba and Fort Worth, Texas. She lived, married and had her 2 children in Fort Worth, before moving to Spring, Texas and then Corpus Christi, Texas living with her son Rod and his spouse Louise. Yvonne worked for American Airlines for many years in Human Resources over the benefits program. She loved visiting with her co-workers and used her flight benefits as often as she could. She also completed an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies becoming a certified legal assistant. Yvonne is a member of the Corpus Christi Third Ward, Corpus Christi Texas Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Addison family and staff of Magnolia Funeral Home extend condolences to Yvonne's family and friends during this difficult time.