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Vivian Cobbs Obituary

Vivian Cobbs, 82, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2011. She was born in Franklin County, on May 13, 1929, to the late James and Matilda Moore Cobbs. Vivian was also preceded in death by one daughter, Claudia Cobbs; two sisters; two brothers; and one son-in-law, William A. Bolden. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Linda F. Bolden, Brenda (Donald) Brown, Antonio Cobbs and Vera Lyn Cobbs; grandchildren, Rayshon L. Sr. (Cameron) Cobbs and LaTonya M. Bolden; great- grandchildren, Rayshon L. Jr., Bryce and Micah Cobbs, Chaney B. Jones, Asha Wright, Khadijah and Zaria Minor; twin sister, Vera Cobbs; special niece, Darlene (DaDa) Dickerson; special family companions, Quincy and Binky (The Boys); and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2011, at Forest Park Baptist Church with Pastor Rayshon Cobbs Sr. officiating. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment will be in Williams Memorial Park. Friends may call on Thursday afternoon, October 13, 2011, for viewing at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 12 to Oct. 13, 2011.

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October 13, 2011

Deepth sympathy
Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Family
Rev.Garrett Harmon-Pastor
Sis; Judy Starkey-Clerk
Sis: Roberta Carter-Corrsponding Sec

Calvin & Juanda Bradshaw

October 13, 2011

To the Cobbs Family: take comfort in the memories you have and the good times you had when she was still here. She was always a very sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

October 13, 2011

Vera,
I am so sorry to learn of your mom's passing.

May the Lord watch over you and your family during this difficult time.

Your friend always Pam Browm (in the lab)

October 13, 2011

Prayers for the Family.

Marsena,C.J., Charlotte,N.C.

October 13, 2011

Prayers and love for the Cobbs family during this time. May God strengthen you.
Bobby and Mary Stockton,Martinsville,Va.

October 13, 2011

Vera, Linda,Brenda,and Family.
you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother was truly a sweet lady and will be sadly missed by all. God looked down and saw his shepherd was tired and called her home to rest. Be encouraged that she is at peace,and in the arms of God, and that one day you will all see her again. May God's love and Grace comfort and keep you all.

We Love you,
Ray and Eudora Hairston.

October 12, 2011

Dear Cobb's family ( Brenda,Linda,Vera,Rayshon and all family members we are so sorry for your loss of Granny. She will be sadly missed by all. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to all,
Karen & Evelyn

SANDY TAYLOR

October 12, 2011

VERA,LINDA, BRENDA AND FAMILY,
YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, I KNOW HOW MUCH YOU'LL MISS YOUR MOM. SHE'S WITH THE LORD NOW HE'LL TAKE GOOD CARE OF HER.

October 12, 2011

Our prays are with you!
Love
Queen Muse Townes and Glenn and Sandra Powell

Thunder & Lightning Bowling League Don Dunnaville

October 12, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

October 12, 2011

Dear Family ; My deepest sympathy. Love neice Lois

Clarice E. Walker & Family

October 12, 2011

To the Cobbs FAmily:
May the grace of God bring you peace and comfort now and in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.

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