Joan Cobb Barrow

Joan Cobb Barrow obituary, Jay, FL

Joan Cobb Barrow

Joan Barrow Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jay Funeral Chapel on May 28, 2025.

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Joan Cobb Barrow, age 77 of Jay, Fl passed away on May 27, 2025, at home with her family. She was born August 18, 1947 in Crestview, Florida. Joan graduated from Crestview High School in 1965. Joan worked for the State of Florida Division of Driver License and retired after 26 years of service. Joan was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend. Her children the 4 "J's" were the bright light of her life. Joan loved to sew, shop and vacation. She loved to cruise and was always ready for an adventure to see new places and ports. Joan was proceeded in death by her parents Neal and Nelda Cobb, her Paternal Grandparents Howell and Francis Cobb and Maternal Grandparents Rube and Onie Garrett. Survivors include her 4 children, Jeff Barrow (Kathy), Jami Barrow (Jennifer), Joey Barrow (Sherry), and Daughter Jennifer Williamson (Ricky), 12 Grandchildren and 24 Great Grandchildren.
The funeral service will take place Friday, May 30, 2025, with a visitation at 1:00 pm and service following at 2:00 pm at Jay Funeral Chapel with Bill Thompson officiating.
Burial Will follow at Jay City Cemetery
Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.
Jay Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements
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