Lila Carey Cobb was born on December 25, 1933, in

Kingsland, Georgia, to Abraham Joseph and Bernice

Anderson. At a very young age, she moved to Miami

where she attended Phyllis Wheatley Elementary and

graduated from Booker T. Washington Sr. High class of

1952. She married the love of her life, Herbert J. Cobb, in

1955 and had 50 wonderful years together. They moved

to Tallahassee, Florida. While in Tallahassee, she decided

to pursue higher education and attended Florida

Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) where

she earned a bachelor’s degree in Library Science. She

later earned a master’s degree in Media Specialty from

FSU.

After graduating from FAMU, she worked as a librarian

and media specialist for Miami-Dade County Public

Schools at Phyllis Wheatley and later Coral Park

Elementary, from where she retired in 1992.

Lila became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,

Inc. (Beta Alpha Chapter) at FAMU in 1960. She was an

active Golden Life member of Gamma Zeta Omega

Chapter in which served on countless committees and

enjoyed working on service projects and she loved the

Sisterhood that is Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Lila accepted God early in her life and became a member

of the Church of the Open Door. She was an active

member of Circle II and ordained a Deacon and

supported all the church activities and programs. She

was well known at church for her famous Sour Crem

Pound Cakes.

She was a member of many organizations: FAMU Alumni

Association, UTD Bowling League, BTW Class of 1952

Alumni, Bougainvillea Garden Club and Ladies of Leisure,

in which she formed long and beautiful relationships.

Lila transitioned on August 12, 2022, preceded by her

husband, Herbert J. Cobb, Sr. in 2005. She leaves behind

many cherished memories. Children: Sharon P. Cobb,

Herbert Cobb, Jr. (Debra), Cheria Cobb Lewis (Paul), and

Muriel Cobb Reed. Siblings: Inez Kennedy, Patricia

Brown, Josephus Summers (Lynn), Cleve Summers, Jr.

(deceased), Jewell White (Roger), Abraham Joseph, Jr.

(Lillie), Merrill Joseph (Vivian), Rosalyn Clements (James),

Margaret Alexander (deceased), Ada Joseph, Gwendolyn

Lavan and George Joseph. Grandchildren: Herbert III

(Debra), Chernae (Emmanuel), Michael (Lynda), Jonathan

(Monique), Steven (Keaira), Cherelle (Christopher),

Benjamin (Desire), Kia, Joshua (Claire), Andre’, Cheria

(Roger), Seth (Lexis), Cheronda, Coi, Ahmad, Cherise, and

Ari. A host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews,

family and friends.

• Date of Birth: 12/25/1933
• Date of Death: 08/12/2022
• Country of Residence: USA
• First Name: Lila
• Deceased Middle or Maiden Name: Carey
• Last Name: Cobb
• Name of Next of Kin: Herbert, Sharon, Cheria, Muriel
• Location of First Viewing: Church of the Open Door
• Date of Public Viewing Remains: 08/19/2022
• Time of Public Viewing: 3-7:00 PM
• Link to First Viewing:
• Location of Memorial Service :

  Church of the Open Door, UCC
  6001 NW 8 Avenue
  Miami, Florida 33127

• Funeral Date & Time: 08/20/2022 at 10:00 AM
• Live Stream and Funeral Service Link:
• Name of Cemetery: Caballero Rivero Dade Memorial Park
• Cemetery Information:

  1301 OpaLocka Blvd.
  Miami, Florida 33167

• Repass or Funeral Reception:

  Church of the Open Door, UCC
  6001 NW 8 Avenue
  Miami, Florida 33127