Carolyn Ann Cobb

Carolyn Ann Cobb, age 76, of Avon Park, FL passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Avon Park, FL.  She was born on August 29, 1944 to Eugene Manning and Lola Grae (Lewis) Manning, also deceased, in Pitts County, NC.

Carolyn worked in the retail industry for several years before moving on to run the family grocery store.  She later became the office manager for Cobb Harvesting and Trucking Company, another business she and her husband Earl owned for many years.

Carolyn’s life was one of caring and commitment to her family.  She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, and granny who always put others before herself.  She gave no thought of a reward or anything in return.  She was a faithful member of Life Church in Avon Park and loved the Lord with all her heart.  She loved working in the yard and relaxing on the boat in Englewood, FL.

She will ever be present in the hearts of her beloved family: loving husband, William “Earl” Cobb, Sr. of 53 years, daughters, Earlene Cobb (David) Robinson, Lisa (Cobb) Carr; Son; William Earl Cobb, Jr. – all of Avon Park, Grandchildren – Genice (Chelsea) Carr, Ashley (John) Davis – both of Port Charlotte, FL; Great-Grandchildren: Jerrick and Jettson Davis, Brothers – Ernest Manning of Babson Park, Dorman Eugene (Davelene) Manning of Frostproof, FL; Sister: Delaine Hughes of Lake Wales, many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother – Dorman Lee Manning; Sisters – Peggy Scofield, Marolyn Griffin.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, August 18, 2021 at 11:00am at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Avon Park with family receiving friends beginning at 10:00am.  Burial will follow at Bougainvillea Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Life Church Building Fund.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

111 East Circle Street

Avon Park, FL  33825

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com