Barbara Ann Robbins, 79 of Hickory died Sunday, November 23rd, 2014 at Catawba Valley Medical Center Born January 14th, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Paul C. and Kate Alice Yelton Taylor. After Barbara retired from Central Telephone Company, she directed her attention to a career in fashion, working for Colony Casuals for many years. A daughter, Cindy Canella of Hickory; a brother Paul Taylor Jr. of Shelby; two grand children Joseph Canella of Hickory and Christopher Canella of Hickory; two great grandchildren, Jacob Canella and Callie Canella of Hickory survive her. In addition to her parents, her significant other Charles Setzer precedes her in death. Services are being planned for a later date. Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Canella family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.