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Virginia L. Cobb

February 11, 1927 – November 17, 2018
Obituary of Virginia L. Cobb
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Virginia L. Cobb Golightly, 91, of Birmingham, AL. passed away on November 17, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert W. and Katherine Drennen Lowry; husband, Howell C. Cobb, Jr.; son, Howell (Hank) C. Cobb, III and husband, Luther T. Robertson. She is survived by her husband, John Golightly; cousins, Mike (Linda) Drennen, Dr. Robert (Marilyn) Drennen, Robert (Susan) Lowry, Mary (Thor) Wilson and Phoenix Wilson ; stepchildren, Carol (John) Sasser, Ann (John) Faucett and David (Connie) Anderson.

She attended Gulf Park College, Auburn University and Samford University.

Virginia was the owner of Cobb Travel. She was also a charter member of the Asian Art Society, Amulets and The Club. She was a member of Vestavia Country Club, organizer and founder of the Charity League, San Pleur Theater, Coronets, and Opera Guild.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Charity League.

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