Life Reflections s
The sunrise of our beloved Bobbie Jean Mary Agnes Townsel-Cox began on October 15, 1945, in Lucy, Tennessee. She was born to the proud parents, Jeff Collins Townsel, Sr & Elizabeth Webster-Townsel. Bobbie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age under the leadership of Reverend Early Gentry at New Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, where she used her beautiful alto voice in the choir. In 1992, Bobbie joined the Golden Gate Baptist Church Family under the leadership of Bishop E.H. Stephens, Jr. While at Golden Gate, she continued using her voice singing in the choir until her health caused her to retire. She also served in the Greeters Ministry and the XYZ Ministry, always with a smile and an encouraging word, until her transition. Her sunset came on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Walnut Grove. Bobbie began her education at Woodstock School. She later attended Douglass High School and in 1964, Bobbie graduated from Manansas High School. Bobbie attended and graduated from LeMoyne-Owen College with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She worked in the Memphis City School system for years as a substitute teacher and later as a Preschool Teacher at Greater Community Temple Church of God in Christ and retired years later. Bobbie was loving, caring, compassionate, she loved her family and she loved life. She was the neighborhood mom when her girls were growing up and gained more children throughout the years.
Bobbie was always ministering to those whom she met. Whether it was verbally or physically, her light would always shine. She was a pillar of the community, but she made sure that her girls came first. Being an advocate in her own right, Bobbie was a hands-on mom and believed in Juanita, Alicia, Shanna and Reginald staying on task with their education. Bobbie always had a smile on her face, love in her heart, God’s Word on her lips and a song that always lifted her when needed. She was a true prayer warrior. If she told you that she was praying, you could believe that she was. Even when she was in pain, she was that beacon of light that everyone needed, when they needed it. Bobbie was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff Sr. & Elizabeth Townsel; daughter, Juanita LaVette Cox; sisters, Susie Mae Townsel & Marie Williams; brothers, Jeff Townsel, Jr., Leslie Townsel, Sylvester Townsel & John Townsel, Sr. She is survived by her devoted children, Alicia Cox-Hall (Gino, Sr) & Shanna Cox; siblings, James Townsel (Penny), Elizabeth Bradford, Earnestine Allen & Louise Jones; grandsons, Reginald Smith, Jr., Eric Smith, Sr., Devin Cox & Gino Hall, II; granddaughter, Gabrielle Hall; great-grandson, Eric Smith, Jr. & godson, Wiley Henry (Debra). Bobbie also leaves to cherish her memory a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Order of Service s
Processional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Family of Bobbie J. Cox Celebration in Song. . . . . . . . . . . The Bobbie J. Cox Celebration Choir Scripture Reading:
Old Testament (Psalm 121:1-8). . . . . . . . . . . . Elder Rosa Morris New Testament (John 14:1-4) . . . . . . . . . Elder Cynthia Johnson
Prayer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pastor Paul K. Reed New Friendship Baptist Church Musical Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. Desmond Burrell REFLECTIONS (3 minutes, please) Mr. Gino Hall, II Mrs. Tommie Abrams Dr. Greg Mullinax Dr. Ben Andrews Celebration in Song. . . . . . . . . . . The Bobbie J. Cox Celebration Choir Words of Comfort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Apostle Benjamin L. Smith Miracle Temple Ministries ~ Silent Reading of the Obituary & Slide Presentation ~ Acknowledgments & Resolutions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elder Hattie Gilliam Musical Tribute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Psalmist Gwendolyn M. Turner The Eulogy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bishop Edward H. Stephens, Jr. Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4, KJV)
Recessional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Family of Bobbie J. Cox At the family’s request, the remains will not be viewed following the eulogy.
Acknowledgment
With our hearts full, we wish to express our sincere gratitude for your prayers, support, cards, flowers and acts of kindness. To those who kept a smile on Queen’s face, we love you, knowing that she was happy made us happy. Special gratitude is extended to: her devoted Caregiver, Ms. Shakerya Matheny, Dr. Benjamin Andrews & Dr. Greg Mullinax, The nurses & Patient Care Assistants of the 2nd floor ICU at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Most importantly, thank you to Bishop Stephens and the Golden Gate Family for all that you have done. May God bless you for your kindness to us!
Active Pallbearers
Mr. Orin Walker Mr. Maurice Moore
Mr. Perry Garner Mr. Morris Robinson
Mr. Reginald Cole Mr. Sherman Boyd
Honorary Pallbearers
Golden Gate Cathedral Greeters Ministry
Interment
New Park Cemetery 4536 Horn Lake Road s Memphis, TN 38109
Memorial Repast
Faith Keepers 3362 Jewell Road s Memphis, TN 38128
Professional Services
Christian Funeral Home 2615 Overton Crossing s Memphis, TN 38127 Program Design by Precious Memories Graphics & More, 901-257-9124.