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CATHERINE W. COBBS  
On Monday, March 24, 2014. Beloved wife of the late HMCM Charles P. Cobbs. She is survived by five daughters, Bonnie Cobbs, Deborah (Alvin) Tapscott, Cathy (Theo) Magsby, Joyce (Audran) Johnson and Toni M. Cobbs; a son, Robert (Tonga) Cobbs; 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Bettye Echols, Geraldine Benman and Mildred Williams; a brother, Larry Williams; sister-in-law, Pearl Chandler; other relatives and friends. Mrs. Cobbs may be viewed at St. James Baptist Church, 402 Abel Ave., Capitol Heights, MD on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. until time of services at 12 noon. Interment Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, in the name of Catherine W. Cobbs.

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Published by The Washington Post on Apr. 4, 2014.

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My condolences to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. The God of all comfort, promises to sustain you and help you endure during your grieving process.

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