Mrs. Cobb was born February 1, 1930 in Wink, TX where she spent her early years, then her family moved to Kermit where she graduated high School and met her husband of 55 years, Paul Owen Cobb until his passing in December 2004. Elizabeth attended the Methodist School for OR Techs, Lubbock School of Vocational Nursing, Methodist School of Nursing graduating in 1976. Throughout her professional career she worked in surgery at both St. Mary’s and Methodist Hospital until retiring in 1992.
Her passion was her family, but also enjoyed crocheting, gardening, and ceramics. She is survived by daughters; Paulette Sams (Clay) of Bartonville, Rowena Nickson (Don) of Crosbyton, Annita Estes (Stuart) of Longview, Mary Jo Fox of Lubbock, and son Paul Cobb, Jr. (Bobbie) of Lubbock; eleven grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents Benjamin Wesley Griffin and Annie Lee Davis Griffin, three brothers and two sisters.
Though out her nursing career, hospitalizations and rehabs, Elizabeth witnessed many elderly in need of financial assistance for medications, in memory of Elizabeth, please consider making a donation to any local charity which assists the elderly with these costs.
Online condolences may be offered at www.resthavenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home & Memorial Park, Lubbock, TX.
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