Jerline Lankford Obituary Jerline Cobb Lankford May 31, 1938 - August 19, 2013 Jerline Cobb Lankford, 75, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, August 19, 2013 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital following a short illness. She was born on May 31, 1938 in Franklin, VA, the eleventh child of the late Willie Anne and Tony Roy Cobb, Sr. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, John Saunders Lankford; daughter, Courtney Whitley and husband Bruce; grandchildren, Brooke and Blake Whitley; sisters, Dorothy C. Kitchen and Gracie C. Foster and husband Frank; brother, Melton R. Cobb and wife Lois; and sister-in-law, Margaret H. Cobb, all of Franklin and a host of nieces and nephews and their families. Jerline was preceded in death by brothers, J.G. Cobb and wife Clara Belle, Herman Cobb and wife Marjorie ("Pete"), Shelton Cobb, Tony R. Cobb, Jr., and wife Becky; sisters, Ruth C. Babb and husband Lewis, Edith C. Simmons and husband Gus, and Audrey Christine Cobb; and brother-in-law, Alfred Ben Kitchen. Jerline graduated from Franklin High School in 1956 and attended Elon College. She retired from Union Camp Corporation after 44 years of service and currently served as the secretary for the Downtown Franklin Association. She was a life-long member of Hunterdale Christian Church, where she served in many capacities over the years, with the choir being her favorite. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home on Thursday, August 22, from 6-7:30 PM. Funeral services will be held at Hunterdale Christian Church on Friday, August 23, at 2 PM, with Pastor Don Rosie officiating. Interment will follow at Poplar Spring Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hunterdale Christian Church - Jerline Lankford Memorial Fund, 741 Hunterdale Road, Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Jerline Lankford Obituary (1938 - 2013) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2198820 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/jerline-lankford-obituary?id24096936 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/jerline-cobb-lankford-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Jerline Cobb Lankford, born on 31 May 1938, passed away on 19 August 2013 at the age of 75. She was remembered for her dedication to family and community, leaving behind her husband, daughter, grandchildren, and many siblings, nieces, and nephews. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services The family received friends at Wright Funeral Home on 22 August. Funeral services were held at Hunterdale Christian Church on 23 August, with Pastor Don Rosie officiating. Jerline was interred at Poplar Spring Cemetery. ### The Edited Obituary Jerline Cobb Lankford 31 May 1938 - 19 August 2013 Jerline Cobb Lankford, 75, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, 19 August 2013 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital following a short illness. She was born on 31 May 1938 in Franklin, VA, the eleventh child of the late Willie Anne and Tony Roy Cobb, Sr. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, John Saunders Lankford; daughter, Courtney Whitley and husband Bruce; grandchildren, Brooke and Blake Whitley; sisters, Dorothy C. Kitchen and Gracie C. Foster and husband Frank; brother, Melton R. Cobb and wife Lois; and sister-in-law, Margaret H. Cobb, all of Franklin, and a host of nieces and nephews and their families. Jerline was preceded in death by brothers, J.G. Cobb and wife Clara Belle, Herman Cobb and wife Marjorie ("Pete"), Shelton Cobb, Tony R. Cobb, Jr., and wife Becky; sisters, Ruth C. Babb and husband Lewis, Edith C. Simmons and husband Gus, and Audrey Christine Cobb; and brother-in-law, Alfred Ben Kitchen. Jerline graduated from Franklin High School in 1956 and attended Elon College. She retired from Union Camp Corporation after 44 years of service and currently served as the secretary for the Downtown Franklin Association. She was a lifelong member of Hunterdale Christian Church, where she served in many capacities over the years, with the choir being her favorite. The family will receive friends at Wright Funeral Home on Thursday, 22 August, from 6-7:30 PM. Funeral services will be held at Hunterdale Christian Church on Friday, 23 August, at 2 PM, with Pastor Don Rosie officiating. Interment will follow at Poplar Spring Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Hunterdale Christian Church - Jerline Lankford Memorial Fund, 741 Hunterdale Road, Franklin, VA 23851. www.wrightfuneralhome.org ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Jerline Cobb Lankford | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 75 years | | Birth | 31 May 1938; Franklin, VA | | Death | 19 August 2013; Franklin, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|----------------------------|--------------------------------| | Jerline Cobb Lankford | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | John Saunders Lankford | Spouse | Franklin, VA | | Courtney Whitley | Child | Franklin, VA | | Brooke Whitley | Grandchild | Franklin, VA | | Blake Whitley | Grandchild | Franklin, VA | | Dorothy C. Kitchen | Sister | Franklin, VA | | Gracie C. Foster | Sister | Franklin, VA | | Melton R. Cobb | Brother | Franklin, VA | | Margaret H. Cobb | Sister-in-law | Franklin, VA | | J.G. Cobb | Predeceased Brother | -- | | Herman Cobb | Predeceased Brother | -- | | Shelton Cobb | Predeceased Brother | -- | | Tony R. Cobb, Jr. | Predeceased Brother | -- | | Ruth C. Babb | Predeceased Sister | -- | | Edith C. Simmons | Predeceased Sister | -- | | Audrey Christine Cobb | Predeceased Sister | -- | | Alfred Ben Kitchen | Predeceased Brother-in-law | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Jerline Cobb Lankford was born on 31 May 1938 in Franklin, VA. 2. She passed away on 19 August 2013 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital following a short illness. 3. Jerline graduated from Franklin High School in 1956 and attended Elon College. 4. She retired from Union Camp Corporation after 44 years of service. 5. Jerline served as the secretary for the Downtown Franklin Association. 6. She was a lifelong member of Hunterdale Christian Church, where she held many roles, particularly enjoying her time in the choir.