Mavis Boykin Cobb

ROCKY MOUNT - Mavis Boykin Cobb, age 94, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Born in Wilson County, NC on October 16, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Fred Woodard Boykin and Daisy Davis Boykin. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Alton Earl Cobb; son, Michael "Mike" Woodard Cobb; and sister, Myrtle Boykin Lamm. Mavis retired after many years of dedicated service as a bookkeeper with Raper Drugs. She was a longtime member of West Mount Baptist Church where she graciously served in many functions including teaching Sunday School. Mavis was the Chairman of the West Mount Volunteer Fire Department Fireman's Relief Fund for 27 years and also served on the Department's Board of Directors. She was very involved in the West Mount community. Mavis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Mavis leaves behind to cherish her memory, son, Ronald Earl Cobb and wife, Rhonda, of Rocky Mount; and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Cobb of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by grandchildren, Ashley Cobb Melvin and husband, Cody, of Rocky Mount, Catherine Cobb Green and husband, Doug, of Rocky Mount, Amanda Cobb Cox and husband, Josh, of Raleigh, Chandler Cobb of Raleigh; great-grandchildren, Addison Melvin, Gavin Green, Bryson Green; sisters, Sally Doris Raper of Rocky Mount and Sandra Wilson of Raleigh; and several nieces and nephews. A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Elm City. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Mount Baptist Church, 8487 West Mount Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27803. 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. During a family's time of loss, understandably family and friends would like to visit and express their sympathy. Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services asks that during this difficult time for the safety and well-being of the family, please keep touching and contact to a minimum. We ask if you have visited outside of the USA in the last two weeks or if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms to please wait and visit with the family at a later time. You may contact the family by email, place an online condolence on our website or give the family a phone call. Again, we understand this is a difficult time but we encourage exhibiting safety and courtesy to everyone involved in these services. The mandate from Governor Cooper includes funerals, visitations and all services, so we must limit the attendance until further notice. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this unprecedented situation. Service Cedar Grove Cemetery 215 Church Street, E. Elm City, NC 27822 A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Elm City. Cemetery Cedar Grove Cemetery 215 Church Street, E. Elm City, NC 27822 A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Elm City.