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Shirley Cobb Obituary
Born in Troy, Ohio, on June 30, 1934, Shirley grew up in Grosse Pointe, MI, and later attended Northwestern University. Following graduation, she remained in Chicago, where she met her beloved husband, the late James R. Cobb. Jim and Shirley's favorite times were with family and friends on the tennis court, golf course, and ski slopes.
Shirley was predeceased by her sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and John MacGuffie of White Plains, NY, and her companion of 15 years, Raleigh Brent, of Baltimore, MD. She is survived by her children, Tracey Sheppard, her husband Bobby; granddaughters Austin and Taylor; Mike, his wife Amy; grandchildren Mike and Molly; Charlie, his wife Lin; and grandchildren Taylor, Liza, and Sarah. She was also blessed with one great-granddaughter, Caroline. The grands will miss Gege.
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Daphne Mohr
March 3, 2024
Always enjoyed talking to Shirley at Elkridge Estates. She was interested in so many things.
Sue Shriver
March 2, 2024
Many good memories of Shirley. Good times at the Lake Roland garden club and Boys Latin school.
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