Phonechia N. Robbins-Thompson 1976-2021

Phonechia was born Feb. 9, 1976, in Youngstown, the daughter of Solomon Earl Sr. and Betty Ann Wallace Robbins, who I am sure she is hugging at this very moment. She was a graduate of The Rayen School (Tigers) in 1995.

She was a member of The Church of Hope Spiritual in Youngstown, where she was in the Buds of Promise Kids Choir with her brother, Rodney. She was a member for many years under the pastorate of the late Pastors Robert and Willa M. Lockett, and presently under the pastorate of Minister Paula S. Lockett-Harris. She later moved to Canton and became a member of the Third Street Church.

Phonechia was employed at Rite Aid Pharmacy in Canton from June 24, 2011, until her passing, where she began as a pharmacy technician and wellness ambassador. She was a very hard worker, who at times was prompted to take some time off, but of course, refused because of her work ethic passed down from her dad and mom who believed hard work pays off. Phonechia was also employed at SarahCare, an adult daycare in Canton. She served as the director in charge of activities ranging from crafts to religious activities, and field trips for the elderly. Along with her working career before the pharmacy field, she was a photographer at Picture Me Portraits in Youngstown, and later a photographer at Walmart in Canton. She was a member of The Good News Club at the Needle’s Eye Christian Counseling Center, Youngstown Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Outreach Program (YUMADAOP), Willing to Serve youth group, C.I.A. (Changing Into Adulthood), rap contests, camps, etc.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Jaime Thompson, whom she married Sept. 24, 2011; three sons, Herman D. Carr II, Jalen L. Olds and Robert T. Ingram (Bear); one daughter, Brittany Elise Carr; three grandchildren, Harmony, Halo and King Asaiah Latril; four brothers, Richard and Solomon Jr., both of Youngstown, Kenneth (Donella) of Ashtabula and Rodney (Keisha) of Dayton; three sisters, Beatrice and Sandra both of Youngstown, and Gloria Jean of Canton; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, aunts, cousins and friends.

Besides her parents,she was preceded in death by her sister, Monica; and a brother, James.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, OH 44507. Funeral services will follow at noon. Due to the pandemic, all guests are required to wear masks and observe social distancing.

Services of love and dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

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