Judith Ann "Judy" Cobb

Judith Ann "Judy" Cobb obituary, Bradford, IL

Judith Ann "Judy" Cobb

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Feb

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Grant-Johnson Funeral Home- Bradford

217 E. Main Street, Bradford, IL 61421

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Grant-Johnson Funeral Home- Bradford

217 E. Main Street, Bradford, IL 61421

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Feb

28

Burial

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Osceola Grove Cemetery

1130 East, Bradford, IL 61421

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Judith Cobb Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grant-Johnson Funeral Home - Bradford on Feb. 26, 2026.
Judith "Judy" Ann Cobb, 86, of Bradford, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, surrounded by loved ones.

Judy was born on January 21, 1940 in Kewanee, IL the daughter of Bliss and Eleanor (Deyo) Harris. She graduated from Bradford High School in 1958. Judy married Jearl C. Cobb on October 14, 1959 in Bradford. She was a past member of the Leet Methodist Church. Judy enjoyed sewing, reading and vacationing with family. Most of all she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren.

Survivors included her husband of 66 years, Jearl Cobb; three children, Michele (John) Masterson, Kent (Karen) Cobb and Paul (Diana) Cobb all of Bradford; six grandchildren, Michael Cobb, Cara Ewing, Melissa Cobb, Travis Cobb, Chase Johnston and Delaney Johnston; six great- grandchildren, Clea Cobb, Brooks Cobb, Jett Cobb, Madden Cobb, Wren Ewing, Margot Ewing and an additional great grandchild on the way; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Bradford, IL. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 28, 2026 with Pastor Rena Whitcher, officiating. Burial will immediately follow the services at Osceola Grove Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

27

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Grant-Johnson Funeral Home- Bradford

217 E. Main Street, Bradford, IL 61421

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Feb

28

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Grant-Johnson Funeral Home- Bradford

217 E. Main Street, Bradford, IL 61421

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

28

Burial

12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Osceola Grove Cemetery

1130 East, Bradford, IL 61421

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 1 hour left for delivery to next service.