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Isabel Cobbs Obituary
On Feb. 24, 2011, Isabel Constance Holmes Cobbs vacated her leaking earthly tent bound for a building not made by hands. She was born Sept. 9, 1931, to the late Romie and Elizabeth Holmes. She was preceded in death by a loving husband of 38 years, James William Cobbs Sr., four sisters, Josephine Anderson, Gladys Nowlan, Elaine Brown, and Doris Benjamin, and one brother Clarence Hunter.
Isabel was raised in Lynchburg and educated in Lynchburg Public Schools. She was employed for a number of years by Lynchburg Public Schools. She then joined the clerical team at Craddock-Terry Shoe Corporation where she worked for 23 years.
Isabel leaves to mourn her passing and celebrate her life 5 children, Nathalie (Matthew) Clark, James Jr (Michelle) Cobbs, Louise (William) Cobbs-Davis, Wylma Cobbs and Darleen Pannell; daughter-in-law, Violeree Cobbs; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; one loving sister, Virginia Wilkins; one brother, Romie Holmes Jr; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held Sunday 27, 2011, from 6 to 7p.m. at Community Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 28, 2011, at Rivermont Baptist Church on Fauquier St. Her remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Baptist cemetery. The cortege will assemble at 3223 Nelson St. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Lynchburg Nephrology or Centra Hospice. Condolences may be emailed to [email protected] Community Funeral Home directing.
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Memories and Condolences
for Isabel Cobbs
Derrick Woodson-St. Paul's College Class of 1982
March 2, 2011
Darleen, my deepest sympathy to you and your family during this trying time. Please know that your mother is now resting comfortably in God's arms and she now has her wings.
Jeanette Nowlin
March 1, 2011
Louise & Family,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you!
Sandra Christian
March 1, 2011
Rev Cobbs and Family..I am so shocked to hear about the passing of Mother Cobbs..May GOD strengthen you at this difficult time....
March 1, 2011
Cookie & family,sorry to hear of the passing of your mother,my prayers are with all of you.Look to the Lord for strengh.Your friend from Hurt,Va., Lois Davis
Shunna Harvey
February 28, 2011
Louise,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time.
Lots of love to you.
Pat Fulcher
February 28, 2011
Louise and family, I am very sorry for the loss of your mother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. She is resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus now! All is well!!
Pat Fulcher
Jean Long
February 28, 2011
To The Cobbs Family
May God continue to strengthen you during this hour of bereavement. Weeping May Endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning. Cooky know you are always in our hearts. God bless each of you. Love Mike and Jean Long
Judy & Casey Druen
February 28, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Valerie Reid Jackson
February 28, 2011
To the Cobbs Family,
I wish I had the words to express how sorry I am to hear about the loss of your mother. She was the nicest lady...with the patience of a saint! How well I remember her efficient running of the junior usher board, and making sure that we did our job well. In addition, she raised a wonderful family, of beautiful people.
Although I am unable to be there with you physically today, I am with you in prayers. I thank your mother, and you, for welcoming me into your home, so many years ago!
Many blessings and love to you all,
Valerie Reid Jackson
February 28, 2011
Darleen, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you GREAT comfort. God makes no mistakes.
Pam Henry Swilling
Saint Paul's College Class of 1982
Rodney & Erica Smith & Family
February 28, 2011
To the Cobbs Family: Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. God Bless & comfort you at this time. " All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of All comfort." Love the Smith Family
February 27, 2011
To the Cobbs Family,
I know that you all have many great memories to sustain you. Your mom was the epitome of the southern belle; I will forever cherish the long talks I had with "Cousin Iz" . May her legacy live on in each of you and may the holy spirit bring you peace and comfort in the days to come.
Much Love,
Deborah D. Harris
Janet Ferguson
February 27, 2011
May God Bless You All.
February 27, 2011
Rev Cobb, we are saddened to hear of the loss your beloved mother. My mother told me of her passing and we grieve with you. Take comfort in knowing that not only does she rest now with the angels, but that she leaves a Godly legacy here on this earth in YOU. We will keep you in our prayers, and may God continue to comfort you and your family.
~ Barry Hyppolite (Berda's son) and Family , Bowie, Maryland
Celia Massie
February 27, 2011
Louise & Darleen, I'm so sorry to hear of you losing your mom; she must have been a wonderful lady to have raised such beautiful daughters. While you grieve, please remember to celebrate the beginning of her new life with Christ, & when you see her again she will no longer be ill. Your family will be in my prayers.
WARREN MOORE
February 27, 2011
COBBS FAMILY, MAY THE LOVE OF JESUS CONTINUE TO RAIN DOWN UPON YOU. OUR PRAYERS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU ALLWAYS.
Deacon Ralph Carter
February 27, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
QUINTIN HAYTHE-GLOVER
February 26, 2011
God has smiled on her he has set her free. much love and prayers goes out to you and your family during the lost of Mother Isabel Cobbs. She will be greatly missed.
April P. Davis
February 26, 2011
The times we have spent at Easter will always be special to me. I love your mother and your family very much. Love always, Penny
Doris Clark
February 26, 2011
To the Cobbs family:
I truely enjoyed the times I shared with your mother. She took the time to explain life's little intricate things just like a mother. The lemon pie preparation, she liked my home made chocolates, she was just a joy to my life. Then the time she covered Darleen's stommy when she was pregnant while we were standing on the church steps.
May it comfort you all to know I will miss mother Isabel too.
Myra Moore
February 26, 2011
Darleen, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Darleen and do not ever forget that.
Verna Henry
February 26, 2011
To the Cobbs Family: Your Mother was an integral part of my life at Rivermont Baptist Church. I learned much from her, and she was a joy to work with on the Usher Ministry and in church. I will always cherish her as a friend. Love you Ma!
February 26, 2011
"Darleen, Reese, and Cobbs family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. May God bless and continue to keep you in His loving care.
Lester Pannell (Promise Land Estates VA)
Judy Ferguson
February 26, 2011
Cookie, Reese, Buddy, Darleen and Wylma Jean, our Mother's are together again - in heaven looking down on their children. "Mother Dear" will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was one elegant Lady. You're all in my prayers. Hold on to the memories, and there were many, for they will help you through these difficult days.
Love you all,
Judy
Amy Franklin
February 26, 2011
Louise, Darleen and Cobbs family,
Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Cherish the many memories you have and they will bring you comfort. May God wrap you all in his loving arms and give you the strength you will need to get through the days ahead. God bless you all.
Wanda Brown
February 26, 2011
To The Cobbs Family:
My deepest sympathy to you all during this diffucult time. Please find solace in knowing that she is in a better place void of suffering, pain and weakness. Hold the good memories of her close to your heart and peace will come in time. God Bless you all. Goodnight Gee Gee....
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