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Phyllis Cobb Obituary

Phyllis Cobb (Ashe) EL CERRITO, CA - Mrs. Phyllis Ruby Cobb was born in Cordesville, SC and was the eldest daughter of Rueben and Gustina Ashe of Yonges Island, South Carolina. She was affectionately known by her Charleston family and friends as Ruby. In the late 1930's she left home, settling in New York & later moved to Southern California in 1960 with her children, Rickey (William Cedrick) and Portia, settling in Santa Monica, making California her permanent home. She is survived by her son, William Cobb & spouse, Patrice Paul-her caregiver & advocate; daughter, Portia Cobb; 5 granddaughters: Timolyn D. Jackson (Renay), Shyland Cobb, Nirvana Jewell, Amaker Johnson, Kenia Cobb; 7 great-grandchildren, & daughter-in-law, Patsy Cobb, an extended family member; a host of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: husband, William Shedrick Cobb; her parents; siblings: Lawrence Ashe, Emily Ashe Roberson, Mable Ashe Moore, Minnie Ashe-Porter & Willie Lee Hayward. Baptized at Mt.Horr, A.M.E. Yonges Island, SC; a Member & Trustee of First A.M.E. church in Oakland, CA. She will be remembered as remarkably resilient, tender, generous, loyal-and a trailblazer! The family will memorialize her life in early 2025.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2024.

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Portia Cobb

November 24, 2025

Nov 22, 2025 was the first anniversary of my mother's passing. I sense her presence in my life and she has appeared in my dreams. Notes she sent me over my lifetime surprise me from time to time when they fall from between the pages of books or cards. That for me is her way of letting me know she is still present and watching over me. Mommy will be eternally loved by each of us.

Thomas Ashe

November 23, 2025

RHIP my wonderful Cousin.

Portia Cobb

January 24, 2025

It is so precious to see the two new entries by those who met my mother so many years ago when she joined a Study Abroad to Guadalajara, Mexico! I am so very proud of her lasting impact on those she met. Thank You for these kind words and wishes for her eternal peace.

Santiago Juan

January 23, 2025

My sincere condolences to the Cobb family. I met Mrs. Cobb while attending Santa Monica College, she was a very lovely and caring person. I'm blessed to have met her....

Ramon Munoz

January 21, 2025

Mrs. Cobb,

You are now at peace. Your legacy is a long and rewarding life. I will always have fond memories of you from our times at Santa Monica College and Guadalajara, Mexico. May God bless your soul.

Jayne

December 8, 2024

Dearest Sister-Friend Portia. I am holding you and your family close to my heart and in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Your mother was a remarkable woman and a shining example of how to lean it to a life well lived with grace and dignity. Her legacy lives on in you, Nirvana, and Amaker.

Nirvana (Cobb) Jewell

December 3, 2024

I am grateful for my Gamma. Such an incredible and strong woman. She had a quiet fire about her that I admired. I will miss making her laugh the most. She enjoyed my remixes of the musical shows we watched, or my impersonations of the Showtime at the Apollo dancers. In her honor, I will pick back up piano lessons so that I can keep her entertained as she watches over all of us.

Timolyn Jackson

December 3, 2024

My darling grandmother is forever in my heart. Love, Timolyn

Judith

December 3, 2024

To my beautiful Aunt Phyllis, who was the epitome of class and grace. A lady I´ve always admired. Rest in Peace Aunt Phyllis until we meet again.

Thomas Ashe

December 2, 2024

May my wonderful and blessed Cousin RIHP. Love and miss you. Your cousin Thomas

Norma & Al Smith

December 1, 2024

Dear Portia,
Al and I were deeply saddened to learn of your mother´s passing. She was such a sweet and kind person, and her warmth touched everyone who knew her. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Portia Cobb

November 30, 2024

images of Phyllis at age 88 while visiting Charleston and later at her 90th BD party with family and friends.

Jeanette Mack

November 30, 2024

My memories of Cousin Phyllis is something I will never forgot. She was quiet n soft spoken. She showed lots of love to her family. She loved to write I didn´t. I would call her. She was always glad to hear from me. Hold on to your memories and thank GOD for all the times you had to spend with her. May Cousin Phyllis rest in peace. We love her but GOD love her best. Jeanette Mack

Laura

November 30, 2024

I share my sympathies with Ruby´s entire family and particularly with Portia. I learned through Portia´s pictures and storytelling about Ruby as a person, mother and grandmother. I sensed Portia´s bond, care and curiosity as expressions of love for her mother. I hope her memories give you peace in this time of grief.

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