Sheilah Kaye Cobb

Sheilah Kaye Cobb obituary

Sheilah Kaye Cobb

Sheilah Cobb Obituary

Published by Legacy on Aug. 18, 2025.
Sheilah Cobb, 76, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 15, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born September 20, 1948, she is the daughter of the late Shelley Elvis and Ola Mae Burkhead Barham. She was a self-employed cosmetologist.

She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Watson and husband Shane, of Dyersburg; her son, Stacey Moody (Michelle) of Finley; one brother, Rickey Barham (Kim) of Dyersburg; and three grandchildren, Ashton Watson and William Watson, both of Dyersburg and Levi Moody of Finley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Elaine Reddin; and four brothers, Elvis Barham, Charlie Barham, Stoye Barham and Jerry Barham.

Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. We are privileged and honored to serve the family of Sheilah Cobb. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.

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