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.
- 12/25/1933
- 08/12/2022
- USA
- Lila
- Carey
- Cobb
- Herbert, Sharon, Cheria, Muriel
- Church of the Open Door
- 08/19/2022
- 3-7:00 PM
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Church of the Open Door, UCC
6001 NW 8 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127 - 08/20/2022 at 10:00 AM
- Caballero Rivero Dade Memorial Park
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1301 OpaLocka Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33167 -
Church of the Open Door, UCC
6001 NW 8 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127
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We are praying for the family during this time. You have our deepest sympathy and condolences.
Expressing my heartfelt condolence to Sharon, Herb, Cheria, Muriel and the entire family of Deacon Cobb. Many childhood memories at COTOD as youth growing up in the church. God Bless you all.