Annie W. Cobb, age, 92, passed away September 7, 2019, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born August 9, 1927 in Edgecombe County to the late Rossie Clifton Williams and Maggie Lena Williams.
She was preceded in death by; her husband John Nolan Cobb; brothers Charlie (Irene), Wiley (Inez), Gene (Anna), and sisters Alice (Richard) Woodruff, Nellie (Norman) Bunn, Fannie (Joe) Seay, Effie (Howard) Barnes, and June (Robert) Baker.
She is survived by; her daughter Susan (Rex) Sims and her son Johnny (Kim) Cobb. Four adoring grandchildren Joseph Brian Santy, Ashley Louanne Santy, John Thomas Cobb and Brett Nolan Cobb. Many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She was a lifelong member of the Primitive Baptist Church. She took great pride in her knowledge of the Bible and was faithful in reading daily scriptures. She was an avid reader of all books and loved researching her ancestry. She became known as the family historian even publishing the Williams family lineage that she was proud to distribute at the family reunions. In her later years she self-published her own autobiography that emphasized how her Christian faith was always her guiding force. Annie loved to socialize with friends and share her thoughts on all things including religion and politics. She loved a good debate and her quick wit charmed her many friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Williams Family Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org) in her name.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
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Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Services
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Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 9/14, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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This dear sweet Sister was most precious to me and my family while we lived in Florida. She truly embodied the Barnabas spirit in reaching out to everyone as she LIVED the gospel.
Johnny so very sorry to hear of Annies passing but just learned of it yesterday September 16. I really hate we wont be able to talk. May God bless you through your time of sorrow. Annies Cousin and Daughter of Polly Williams Bottoms and half sister of your grandaddy Rossi Janice Bottoms Holder
Lit a candle in memory of Annie Louise Williams Cobb