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Mother Floresta Conard Cobb was born to the late Walter and Adell Conard in Hernando, Mississippi on November 24, 1938. She began her educational journey in the DeSoto County school system, and later moved to Memphis, Tennessee where she attended Capleville School and Geeter High School. In 1958, she married the late Johnny Cobb, Jr. She was saved and made a special effort to exemplify the love of Christ in word and deed. She joined the Powerhouse Church Of God In Christ under the leadership of the late Superintendent W. E. Garner, and continued to serve faithfully under the leadership of Elder Samuel Garner and Elder Robert Peggs. She remained a devoted member of Powerhouse for sixty-three years until her health failed. She answered her call to do the Lord’s work and her ministry began. She served as Assistant Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Choir Member, member of the Good Shepherd Committee, and as a Prayer Warrior. With a unique gift for loving others and bringing people together, Mother Cobb was an excellent cook and seamstress. She used her impeccable gift to make dresses and suits for her children and others who loved her craft. In the kitchen, she was famous for her butter roll and for her strawberry and caramel cakes. With her loving and kind-hearted spirit, she prepared Sunday dinners and invited saints from far and near to enjoy great food and fellowship. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers. To cherish her memory and continue her amazing legacy, she leaves five children: Vincent Cobb, Albert Cobb (Bridgette) of Southaven, MS, Shirley Cobb, Earnest Cobb and Debra Cobb; three grandchildren: Evan, Brianna, and Malik; her siblings: Will (Freddie) Earnest (Marilyn), Morice (Ora), Addie, Jerdean and Mordean (George); and a host of dear nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and family who will miss her dearly.
Mother TO O U R D EAR
W I T H LOV E
We will miss you dearly. You brought so many people together and through you, we all became a wonderful family and community. We will cherish every moment we shared with you. God blessed us with a beautiful jewel named Floresta Cobb and we are so grateful and thankful. We will never stop missing you...never stop loving you! We thank God that you are in His presence and we thank Him for the finished work of the cross through His Son, Jesus! Take your rest...we’ll see you in Glory!
The Worship Celebration Sister Joyce Black, Moderator
Musical Prelude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elder Billy Rivers, Organist Procession. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Family of Mother Floresta Conard Cobb THE CALL TO CELEBRATORY WORSHIP: The hour of homegoing celebration has come. Oh Lord, hear our prayer and accept our meditation as we glorify Thy name. Amen. The Congregational Hymn of Comfort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Led by Elder Billy Rivers ”We’ll Understand it Better By and By!” The Prayer of Comfort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop Michael Jones, Antioch Christian Fellowship Ministries, Int’l Scripture Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Minister Apollos Royal Musical Tribute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elder Ray Maxwell
~ Memories of Mother Floresta Cobb ~ Sister LeMadra Tate, Church Member Sister Everlena Sawyer, Friend
Acknowledgment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sister Tomecia Conard Stafford Sermonic Musical Tribute. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Sherri Livingston, Manifesting Life Ministries, Int’l The Eulogy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Robert James Peggs Recessional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Family of Mother Floresta Conard Cobb ~ At the family’s request, the remains will not be viewed following the eulogy. ~
Acknowledgment Our thanks are many, though words are few For the thoughtfulness of friends like you. For all of the kindness you have shared, and the loving expressions which show you cared. Today and always, may God above Enfold you in his arms of Love. The family of Mother Floresta Conard Cobb wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting messages, floral tributes, prayers, and other expressions of kindness. May God smile upon you and bless you richly for the concern expressed in both thought and deed.
Walter Conard, Jr. Robert Glasper
The Pallbearers Morice Conard, Jr. Roderick Glasper
Eric Glasper Apollos Royal
Interment
Greenview Memorial Gardens Highway 51 N Nesbit, Mississippi 38651
Arrangements Entrusted To M. J. Edwards Funeral Home 5494 Elvis Presley Boulevard Memphis, Tennessee 38116 (901) 332-3164
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