Bertha F. Cobb


Bertha Faye Cobb, 87, of Vermontville, died Saturday, December 5, 2020, 12 days after her loving husband Richard Cobb. Bertha was born August 12, 1933, in Shiawassee County, the daughter of Ira and Dorothy (Bourassa) Wilson. She attended Laingsburg High School. On August 22, 1949, Bertha married Richard Cobb and the couple started their legacy together. Bertha worked as a Production Worker at Aluminum Extrusions for 20 years. She was strong willed, but very loving. Her family meant the world to her and she was always there to take care of anyone in need. Bertha enjoyed cooking for her family, sewing and spending time with her grandchildren.
Bertha is survived by her son, Richard L. (Belinda Harwood) Cobb; six grandchildren, Shelly (Brent) Rehm, Darren (Monelle) Cobb, Jared (Nicki) Osborne, Christie (Chad) Lutz, Richard (Evelyn) Osborne, and Andrea Cobb; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Richard Cobb; daughter, Janice Cobb; son, David Cobb; sisters, Joyce Wilson and Grace Stewart; brothers, Gale Wilson and Don Wilson; and her parents.
Friends are encouraged to support Bertha’s family. Funeral services were held Friday, December 11, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. The funeral was also webcast for viewing from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device with internet access, by going to PrayFuneral.com, clicking on Bertha’s tribute, then clicking on photos and videos from a computer (or media from a smart phone).
The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff of Eaton County Health and Rehabilitation Services facility for their outstanding care of Bertha during her time at the facility. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to The American Cancer Society. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Bertha on her tribute page at PrayFuneral.com.
The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.