Joyce Barnes Cobb
June 8, 1933 ~ September 3, 2020
ROCKY MOUNT - Joyce Barnes Cobb, age 87, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on June 8, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Louis Dunbar Barnes and Elizabeth Fountain Barnes. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert William Cobb; and her brothers, Douglas Barnes and Garland Barnes; and one great-grandchild.
Although Joyce lost her hearing at an early age, she fully enjoyed life. She also enjoyed celebrating holidays and birthdays with her family. Joyce was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and served for many years in the nursery.
Joyce is survived by her children, Richard "Ricky" Alan Cobb and wife, Ginny, of Rocky Mount, John "Scott" Cobb and wife, Jean, of Wake Forest, Vicky Suzanne Cobb of Nashville, and Travis Dunbar Cobb and wife, Laura, of Nashville; her grandchildren, Christy Cobb Shearon and husband, Cameron, Tony Cobb and wife, Kristie, Paige Cobb, Barbara Cobb Lippard, Michelle Guthrie and husband, Scott, Rachel Woods and husband, Matthew, Kevin Cobb, Jacob Cobb and wife, Shannon, Rebekah Skinner and husband, Clay; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service to Celebrate Joyce's Life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating. A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.
The family would like to say a special thanks to her caregivers, Karen Little and Jocelin Linares for their dedication and love for Joyce.
In lieu flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association Eastern NC 5171 Glenwood Ave., Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27612.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Saturday 9/5, 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
A visitation with the family will follow the service at the graveside.
Service
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Saturday 9/5, 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
A Graveside Service to Celebrate Joyce's Life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating.
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Saturday 9/5, 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
A Graveside Service to Celebrate Joyce's Life will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating.
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I am so sorry for your loss. A piece of our hearts left with Joyce today. While not family by blood, our families have been like family for at least 68 of my 73 years. Being an only child, I was so happy whenever included with the Barnes family, then the Cobb family. While I am sad for those of us left behind, I know Joyce has been welcomed by so many in her heavenly home.
It was not only my honor but a privilege to be your caregiver, I never thought you can grow to love someone this much and I’m so thankful I was with you when god took you home, you’re all I’ve known for over a year spending half of 24 a day with you, what I’m going to do now, how can I move on without you I know that death comes with the job and everyone one will be so hard on me but you are my first with this job. It’s hard to swallow! Joyce I pray Bobby and your Daddy came and carried you to heaven. I’m thankful your Alzheimer’s your deafness your declining body is now perfectly whole and I can’t wait to see what you look like when I get there! I love you Joycey Joyce I cant not or will not forget you!
prayers for peace and comfort to the family and friends 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Mrs. Joyce was such a sweet lady. She always made us feel welcome in her home and would give the best hugs when we saw her in Raleigh. She treasured her family and was proud of each one. She will be missed by so many. We are praying for her family during this difficult time. May you all experience God’s peace that passes all understanding.
Extending our sympathies to the Cobb family
Ricky, Scott, Travis & family, I’m so sorry to hear about Ms Joyce, but we all know she is now rejoicing with her Heavenly Father. Ms Joyce was such a sweet & special lady and she will always hold a special place in my heart. Please know all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all.
I am sorry for your loss, I know she will be missed
Our prayers are with the family may she rest in peace God bless each one of you
Travis, Laura, Scott, Jean, sending my condolences to you in the lose of your dear mother and mother-in-law. Scott and Jean I remember our high school days and the many days she prepared lunches for us so we would not have to eat in the school cafeteria. I know this is hard on all of you, but know that your mother is now fully whole and walking the streets of gold and singing with the Angels. Just know your friends care. Angela
Praying for you and your family
I have so many wonderful memories with Joyce, and I will cherish them forever. May she rest now among streets of gold, reunited with her loved ones, listening to the holiest of choirs sing, welcome home.
Ms. Joyce will be missed very much by my family! We have been neighbors for the last 20 yrs and her and Bobby was the first to welcome my children and me to the neighborhood with warm homemade brownies. Sympathy to the family but know she is in a better place. God bless and keep you in his loving arms. Louette Riccardi
Scott, Suzanne Travis and family, I so sorry to hear of the death of your mom. She was a very sweet lady. Paul & Janet
Joyce was a sweet lady. I was always so impressed how she was so independent in spite of her loss of hearing. Even toward the end of her life she showed such fierce independence and pride in all her children and grand children and great grand children!! I know you all will miss her. Sending thoughts and prayers.
sending my condolences and prayers to you as well as your family.