Jean Cobb

Jean Cobb

Age 80 of Morris, passed away peacefully Friday evening, August 19, 2016 at her home.

Born December 15, 1935 in Glen Allen, Missouri, Eugenia Isabelle was a daughter of Homer and Margaret (Cato) Sharp. She was raised and educated in Fredericktown, Missouri, and on January 1, 1954, Jean married Jackie Cobb in Mississippi. Over the years Jean worked at Johnson and Johnson Personal Products in Wilmington, she drove a special needs bus for Trinity Services, and was employed at Morris Hospital, as well as in the office of Dr. Glenn Willareth, DC. Jean was an active member of Minooka United Methodist Church, belonged to the Morris Moose Lodge #967, and bowled on leagues in both Morris and Joliet. She loved music and enjoyed dancing. Jean and Jack took pleasure in traveling in years past, and she always remained active and involved with Trinity Services.

Survivors include her children: Charles Cobb of Mazon, Brent Cobb of New Lenox and Kristal Spencer of Minooka; five grandchildren: Meigan (Phil) Hansett of Channahon, Kaitlyn (Francis) Rinke of Morris, Trevor Spencer of Minooka, Connor Spencer of Iowa and Cole Spencer of Minooka; two great grandchildren: John and Hazel; several nieces and nephews, as well as cousins: Linda (Oscar) Govreau of Missouri and Norma Crews of Georgia.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack on March 5, 2015, and five sisters: Mabel, Mildred, Bernice, Delores and Louise.

Visitation and video tribute will be held on Monday, August 22, 2016 between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at Reeves Funeral Home, 408 East Washington Street (one block east of Illinois Route 47) in Morris. Funeral services will follow Tuesday morning, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Sarah Hong from Minooka First United Methodist Church officiating.

Burial will be in Sample Cemetery in Morris, where Jean will be laid to rest with her late husband Jack.

Pallbearers will be: Trevor Spencer, Connor Spencer, Cole Spencer, Brian Spencer and Phil Hansett.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Jean’s memory to Trinity Services, 301 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, Illinois 60451 (https://www.trinity-services.org/ways-you-can-help/2016-donation-page)

Family and friends may sign the guest book, upload photographs or share Jean’s memorial page by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Morris. (815-942-2500)