o u Saturday, May 12, 2018 12:00 PM Pastor Vivian Hambrick, Presiding Live River Baptist Church Processional Prayer of Comfort..............................Rev. Willie J. Evans Pastor, Portersville & Givens Grove Baptist Church Scripture Old Testament.....................Dr. Dorothy Osgood-Williams Pastor, Straight of God Church New Testament. ......................Rev. James Lewis Pastor, 2nd Bynes Grive Baptist Church Selection......................Live River & Gordon Grove Choirs ~ Reflections ~ Obituary and Acknowledgements............Dr. Thaddeus Shubert Tribute....................................Min. Felicia Lambert Words of Comfort. ...................Dr. Alfred Cason Pastor, Watkinsville Baptist Church Recessional Interment....................................Church Cemetery 'PcMfemenA Mr. Malcolm Jenkins Dea. David Skinner Mr. Melvin Jones Dr. Marvin Newton-West Dea. Darrell Smith Mr. Richard Washington PalMcarieri& Deacons of Watkinsville Baptist Church 'plcuvet Staff of Lena's Lullaby Class of 1966 'plotven, fftWM Progressive Ladies Social Club Watkinsville Baptist Church Choir s4 Aeqacy Awe A wife, a mother, a grandma too, This is the legacy we have from you. You taught us love and how to fight, You gave us strength, you gave us might. A stronger person would be hard to find, And in your heart, you were always kind. You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a wife not just as a mother. For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest. So go in peace, you've earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we'll eternally keep /tcYemtulecOyemertta. The family wishes to extend their most sincere gratitude for all acts of kindness shown to them during the passing of their loved one. May God continue to bless each of you. Keep them in your prayers as they continue to pray for you. Services Entrusted To Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home 3618 Peach Orchard Road Augusta, Georgia 30906 (706) 790-8858 , Celebration of Life fffrs. flore/ice fXhpYcvi Cbfrfr June 28, 1948 - May 7, 2018 Saturday, May 12, 2018 12:00 PM Watkinsville Baptist Church 1681 Georgia Highway 24W Waynesboro, GA 30830 Pastor, Dr. Alfred Cason ^fie/ op Ulawnce; cYleuxtan/ c=^oAA Proverbs 31: 10 and 25-31 A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. Florence Newton Cobb was the second child born to Lena Mae Kelly on June 28, 1948 in Burke County. Fler mother reared she and her sister, Freddie Mae Evans, to be God-fearing women who knew the value of family and to walk in dignity and grace. For all who encountered, both Florence and Freddie, they can attest to this being true. From the onset, Florence and her mother shared a strong bond, so much so that as an adult wherever she moved, her mother moved nearby. They both eventually settled in homes across the street from each other on Ninth Street. She was fortunate to have her mother, sister and her fathers, Essaw Kelly and Shelley Coleman as a part of her life, all of who have preceded her in death. At an early age, she committed her life to Christ and became a member of the Watkinsville Baptist Church more than 50 years ago. During her tenure, she has been the church secretary, member of the church choir, served as missionary and supported countless committees and events. Without a doubt, she loved God and loved her church family. She understood what it meant to work in ministry and not just sit in church membership. Other than her unwavering faith, the most important thing in her life was her family. Early in life, Florence wed Carlos Mack Newton, Sr. and to this union seven children, five girls and two boys, were born whom she adored. As you can imagine, raising seven children all within a year or two apart was a daunting task. Some made it easier than others, but she never missed a beat and did whatever it took to make sure that each of them was well cared for. If we could hear her voice today she would say, "All of my children are different. They have different things they are good at and things that they could do better, but I love them all." That unconditional love of a mother is unmatched by anything except God's grace and mercy. Florence not only cared for her children with such fierceness, but countless other children in the Pecan Orchard and throughout the community. On any given day, you could find neighboring kids at the house either eating, playing games or just hanging out for some sage wisdom. She was a natural nurturer and because of her kind and gentle way with everyone, people were automatically drawn to her. In 1999, she decided to build upon her knack of caring for and teaching younger children and started a business. She opened and was the Director of her own childcare center named after her mother, Lena 's Lullaby. Through this venture, she has cared for hundreds of children many who are adults themselves now and have their children enrolled at the childcare center. Her smile, infectious laugh and sense of safety that she offered families have allowed her to have a thriving business for over 17 years. *5^0' op violence/ cVljzwtan' (Z^oAAy In addition to these things, Florence was very civic minded. She was intentional about being an active member in the community in a variety of ways. She contributed her service for many years to the Burke County Black Coalition, where she served as President, Secretary and the Director of The Miss Black Burke County Pageant. The Burke County Black Coalition had as its goal to change the mind set and policies of the community and she was on board to have a voice in support of creating better opportunities for people of color in Burke County. Her civic involvement also included several leadership roles in the Progressive Ladies Social Club, Debutante/Debonair Society Ball, and the Watkinsville Baptist Church. On September 6, 2001, Florence was joined in matrimony to Mr. Maxie Lee Cobb. They have been married 16 years and had a wonderful relationship. Maxie served as a devoted husband and companion to Florence who stood by her side in all things. What they shared was quiet, yet a strong bond. Maxie loved Florence with all his heart and it showed in how he cared for her over the years. Between the two of them, they have raised and cared for over 14 children, both biological and adopted. If there was one thing that she would have wanted you all to remember about her life is that she was committed to loving God and his people. She loved to smile, laugh and enjoyed life with her family and friends. There could be hundreds of people that could speak to her generosity, selflessness, and over all good nature. There could be hundreds more that could tell you how she has added value to lives. She loved people and expected nothing in return. She was a beautiful person inside and out and her life echoes the message that in all things, we should walk in love. She leaves to carry on her legacy, a loving and devoted husband, Maxie Lee Cobb of Waynesboro, GA; one brother, John W. Coleman of Augusta, GA; seven children, Angela Thomas, Minister Felicia Lambert, and Rev. Carlos M. (Angelina) Newton, Jr. all of Waynesboro Georgia; Tammila Newton and Rev. Daren K. (Marilyn) Newton, Sr. of Augusta, Georgia; Dr. Keshier (Cedric) Smikle of Covington, Georgia; Karen T. Newton of Decatur, Georgia; seven step children Lisa (Gary) Mitchell Waynesboro, Paquita Cobb, Newnan, Georgia, Keisha Hughes of Swainsboro, GA, Keith (Keisha) Hughes of Chicago, IL, Chadrick (Keisha) Cobb of Martinez, GA, Christopher (Penny) Cobb of Girard, GA, Lula Brown of Statesboro, GA; four of her sisters' children, Dr. Darrell (Stephanie) Evans of Griffin, GA, Willie Mae Evans, Deontray Evans and Juliet Evans, all of Waynesboro, GA; two adopted sisters and brothers, Dea. Charles and Mary Bennett and Dea. Earnest and Marva Sapp; fifteen grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, and a plethora of nieces, nephews and other relatives,