Patricia Ann Williams-Cobb

Patricia Ann Williams-Cobb was born in Stockton, California on February 29, 1952 to Ellis VyVyan and Betty Jean Perry Williams.  She was reared in Pleasant Grove Community, near DeFuniak Springs, Florida and was graduated from Walton High School.  Pat continued her education at Florida State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and The University of Southern Mississippi which conferred upon her the degree of Master of Science.  She enjoyed her forty plus year career as a Registered Nurse, most of which was spent in management as Directors of Nursing with three of the four major health providers in Pensacola.  Pat retired after many years in a State management position in Epidemiology and more recently in School Health.

Pat did not confine her medical works to Pensacola.  She made Medical Mission Trips where she had the opportunity to do two things precious to her:  Share the Story of Jesus and His Plan of Salvation, and also use her medical and management talents to serve.  From rustic tropical islands to advanced Japan, she went with her story of Christ and her ability to heal and share management techniques.  She endured unpleasant conditions and ate unpleasant “delicacies” as she spread the Word.  She grew up steeped in the teachings of Christ and they were important to her, not only to share but in her daily life.

Pat also knew how to have great fun: Pat was an avid Florida State Fan...if there was a game…she was watching, cheering, pulling, chanting, and celebrating a win or lamenting a loss.  To know Pat was to know she loved Florida State! GO NOLES!  She enjoyed playing basketball as a youth, tennis as a younger adult, snow skiing, and walking.  Pat’s other love was cooking, an art at which she truly excelled. Her food was always beautifully served and scrumptious. No small quantities either…Pat prepared for an army!

Family and friends meant more to Pat than any of the Earthly things mentioned above. Her love for her family was absolute.  In addition, when you were Pat’s friend, she loved you and your family as if it were hers, fiercely!

 Pat would determine a need and be there to help in any way necessary.  In medical situations, she often had the solution in process before most had knowledge of the actual need.  She was organized, thoughtful, polite, determined to help solve issues, resourceful, generous, unassuming and loving.  A simple “Thank you” was all she ever expected, no limelight, no reward, and no praise.  Were there more Pats in this world it would be a much more beautiful place.

Pat left us to be with Jesus early on the morning of March, 26th.  She was home, in her bed, calm and peaceful.  She was with us one moment and then, in an instant, Pat left our world and met Jesus and the throngs of loved ones waiting to greet her as she entered Heaven including her parents, Ellis and Betty Jean Williams; Brother, Tod Stacey Williams; Brother-in-law, Brett Stephen Cobb; and her beloved English Cocker Spaniel, Creola.

She is survived by her Husband, D. Brandon Cobb of Pensacola; Sister, Vivian Williams Powell (Keenan); Brother, Ellis Scott Williams (Linda); Brother, William Clifford Williams (Dawn); and Brother, James Russell Williams all of DeFuniak Springs; Mother-in-law, Jean Cobb Askew; Aunt, Ida Vashti Lamb; Uncle, Lamar Benjamin Cobb, senior (Jean) all of Pensacola; Uncle James Brandon Ward II (Gloria) of Marietta, Georgia, and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nephews and a great-niece.

Family and Friends will gather beginning this Tuesday evening with Visitation at the Pleitz Chapel, First Baptist Church of Pensacola.  Family, please join us as early as five o'clock in the afternoon.  The Reverend Doctor Jerry Passmore will be offering a prayer and a few casual thoughts about Pat at Six o’clock.  Friends please join us from six to eight o’clock.

Funeral Services will begin at ten o'clock in the morning this Wednesday, the thirtieth of March, in the Sanctuary at First Baptist Church of Pensacola.  Pat’s nephew, The Reverend Jacob Scott Williams, will be officiating.

Graveside Service begins at one o'clock in the afternoon at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in DeFuniak Springs, Florida with luncheon following provided by Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Thank you Jim Andrews, John Davy, Ed Grayson, Rick Hardcastle, Phil Johnson, Wilbert Knight, Noel Spurlock, DDS and David Waters for escorting Pat to her final place of rest. 

Gratitude is not enough for the kind care and love Pat received from Tarek Eldawy, MD, Linda, Pat, Jeanette, Allison, et al at Sacred Heart Cancer Center.  You made an impossible situation pleasant.  Thank you, dear ones.

In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the A. B. Cemetery Fund, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 5064 County Highway 1863, DeFuniak Springs, Florida, 32433 or The Music Ministry 20/20: Organ Repair, First Baptist Church, 500 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, Florida 32501.