- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life for Minister Linda Cobb, Sunrise November 25, 1951, Sunset September 10, 2004, Wednesday September 15, 2004, 2:00 p.m., Bethlehem Baptist Church, 2177 Usher Street, Covington, Georgia, Rev. H.K. Benton, Jr., Pastor Officiant, Bishop Milton Holson, Eulogist, Assisted by Others
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2004-09-15
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Covington--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Covington--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Newton County, Covington, 33.59678, -83.86018
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Linda Cobb. Birth date: November 25, 1951. Death date: September 10, 2004. Funeral date: September 15, 2004. Church: Bethlehem Baptist Church (Covington, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 425
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_cobblinda20040915
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_cobblinda20040915
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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Minister Linda Cobb was born on November 25, 1951 in Newton County. She was the
second of four children born to Mrs Julia W. Clements and Mr. Willie H. Smith.
After confessing her faith m Christ at an early age. Minister Cobb joined Mt. Olive Baptisl Church in Covington Georgia. She was married to the late Mr. Herman Reid and unto this union three children were born, Harriett, Markus and Quevas. She later married Mr. Robert Lee Cobb on July 2, 2000. Robert and Minister Cobb served diligently at Mt. Olive Baptist Church and she was called into the Ministry in 2002, to serve as a soldier on the battlefield
for the Lord. She preactled many Sermons to include:"The Anointing", "A No Name Woman" and
"Guilty or Not Guilty''. Through every message, she touched many hearts. Minister Cobb was employed at Snapping Shoals EMC for sixteen years until her health failed her in April 2004. Her brother Mr. Huel Smith preceded her in death in September 1993.
She leaves to cherish her memory: husband Mr. Robert Lee Cobb, mother, Mr.& Mrs Jessie (Julia) Clements, lather. Mr. & Mrs. Willie H. Smith, daughter. Mr. & Mrs. Cedric (Harriett} Wooten. sons, Mr. Markus Reid and Mr. Quevas Reid, stE:p children, Mr. Anthony Cobb, Mr. & Mrs Stockey (Deborah) Morris, Ms. Sylvia Sims, Mr. & Minister Rufus (Tina) Baker, Mr. & Mrs. Kerr.y Lee Cobb, Mr. & Mrs. Gary Sims, Ms. Miranda Gail Ponder, Mr. & Mrs. Clarence (Diane) Boyd, sisters; Ms. Vanessia Weaver and Mr. & Mrs. Clifford (Michelle) McKnight. step brothers. Mr..James Gude and Mr. Odell Gude, grandchildren, Tenaya, Travaris, Tiffany, Tamyia. Shawana and LaOuevas, twenty five step grandchildren,
nine step great grandchildren, two sisters-in-law. Ms. Earnestine Cobb, Mrs. Barbara Ann Brock, a devoted friend, Mrs. Rita Bell, a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other
relatives and friends .
On Friday September 10, 2004 her life on earth came to a close. leaving us a legacy to remember and uphold. She has now found a resting place wi'th God.
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1163 Reynolds Street P.OJ?o:. 629 Covington. Georgia 3001 S Phone (770) 786-6177
This nota Is to express sympathy and our appreciation for your trust in us. It is our purpose togive thoughrful service, and If in so doing we have helped to lighten your burden , our aim has been accomplished. We sincerely hope that our service has been deseNing of your confidence. Thank You For Calling On Us.