Ruth Janette Cobb

Ruth Janette Cobb 87, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Johnson City Medical Center. She loved gardening and cooking for her family. Ruth was also known as being a great story teller. She was a member of Union Methodist church in Eidson, TN and attended Mullins Chapel. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bailey Cobb; parents, Blaine and Ollie Williamson. Survivors include her daughter, Doris Sexton and husband Travis; sons, Gary Cobb and wife Kathy, Stan Cobb and wife Debbie; brother, Rob Williamson; sister, Anne Miller; grandchildren, Pam Cobb, Tracy Braintwain, Gwen Widner, Weston Cobb; great grandchildren, Gabe, Frazier, Eli, Finley, and Chelsea; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1pm to 3pm on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home downtown, Kingsport. A funeral service will follow in the chapel with Pastor Stan Anderson and George Jones officiating. Music will be provided by Billy Wayne Arrington. A graveside service will be conducted 2pm Sunday, May 17, 2015 at East Tennessee Cemetery with Weston Cobb, Mike Bell, Larry Bell, Bobby Miller, and Rudy Miller serving as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:50pm. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Preston Place and the staff of Johnson City Medical Center ICU. Carter-Trent Funeral Home downtown, Kingsport is serving the Cobb family.