Mrs. Mary Lou Cobb, 78, of Woollum, the widow of Ellis Cobb, passed away Thursday morning, May 7, 2020 at her home.  She was the daughter of the late Charles William and Marian Evans LaVeck born on October 4, 1941 in Lancaster, OH.

Mary Lou was a homemaker and a member of the Locust Grove Baptist Church.  She enjoyed horses and horse-back riding, four-wheeling, gardening and crafts.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Ricky Aaron Cobb.

Survivors include her children, Karen Lee Miller and husband, William, of Aurora, IN, Michael Ellis Cobb of Woollum and Randall William Cobb and wife, Debi, of Cincinnati, OH; a sister, Becky Reese of Mansfield, MA; a brother, Charles William LaVeck Jr. and wife, Martha, of Nashville, TN; three grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; among other loved ones and dear friends.

A private family funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Monday, May 11 with Rev. William R. “Man” Cobb officiating.  She will be laid to rest in the Cobb Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be her family.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.

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For questions about our obituaries or condolence service, please contact us. You may reach us via  e-mail at knoxfuneralhome@barbourville.com. Reach us via phone by calling 606-546-2222.

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