Linda Elain Cobb

1949 ∼ 2020

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Linda Elain Cobb, 70, of Nederland, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Linda was born in Port Arthur on September 30, 1949 to the late Gordon Eastis and Inez Freeman Eastis. She retired from the Nederland Independent School in the History/English Department after thirty one years of service. She also was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Nederland.

A gathering of the family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Memorial Service to start at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, 104 North 13th Street in Nederland.

Linda is survived by her husband of 52 years, James Cobb of Nederland; her daughter, Amy Cobb Talbert of Nederland; her sons, Corey Cobb and his wife, Jessica of Jarrell and Ryan Cobb and his wife, Lacey of Bridge City. Also surviving are her six grandchildren, Dillon, Schuyler, Chandlhor and Ruemer Talbert, Jackson and Zephyr Cobb. In addition to her parents, Linda is preceded in death by her sister, Annell Hanley.

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Beryl Miller July 20, 2020

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Molly Penn Homuth July 2, 2020

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Laurie (Thibodeaux) Griffin July 2, 2020

Corey, I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Your mother was one of my favorite teachers at NHS. She made history fun and interesting. My deepest condolences to your family.

Linda Parish June 30, 2020

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Murray Prewitt June 29, 2020

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Judy Graham June 28, 2020

Our Group of Fab Five will not be the same. You will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace my friend!

Jane Carbaugh June 28, 2020

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Susie June 27, 2020

In memory of Linda:pray::pray::pray:

Melissa Andrews June 27, 2020

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Rachel Holland June 26, 2020

Linda was definitely “1 of a kind”! beautiful kind and funny

Gloria Noel June 25, 2020

I remember Linda not only as a colleague but as that chatterbox, mischievous young lady in my 11th grade classroom. I admired her courage and love of life. My condolences to her family. Gloria Noel

Brandy Seymour June 25, 2020

She was a blast as a history teacher. A genuinely bautiful soul. I remember when Jackie O’nassis passed away. The class was able to watch the funeral procession on the class room television that was fixed to the wall. I glanced at her to see her expression. She was without expression but tears were rolling down her cheek. I’ll miss her authenticity. - Brandy Seymour

Amy Saatzer June 25, 2020

What set Mrs. Cobb apart was she created a sense of belonging for her students, not only in the classroom but in the world. She made you feel valued and set high expectations. She changed my life in more ways than she will ever know. I will carry her in my heart forever. I remember her telling me on graduation day “try to leave the world a little better than you found it and you will be alright.” My favorite teacher....always. May you now Rest In Peace. Love, Amy Saatzer

Susan Morgan Streetman June 25, 2020

I've known Linda since age 10 as my best dressed classmate, colleague, and sidekick in our later years. She was a master teacher and I chose her to cover for me during my cancer treatments as my substitute. She was always a centerpiece at NHS "choir practices." We attended teacher organization conventions together. We attended party events together. My husband, Charlie, who is shy, always felt comfortable around Linda as someone he could talk to easily. My daughter Brandianne became friends with Linda as an adult when neither realized last names or connection some 30 years ago. She was in a "fab five" group of retired friends of NHS Class of '67--Judy Graham, Colleen Hickman, Rhonda Jacobs & me, of course. We went to plays, shows, movies and dinners. She had many trials that she weathered always with a look to the future. One of our last junkets together was when she was so fragile but went to see a band she wanted to hear. Linda looked for fun. She used to come over for my famous St. Patrick's Day parties and we would have movie days watching "chick flicks." We were planning another that was never able to happen. She believed in survival and worked at it with courage. I am so saddened to lose Linda, but glad she has peace at last. All my love and profound sympathy to her whole family, friends and ex-students who adored her. Rest in peace, enduring friend. Love, Susan & Charlie Streetman & family

Ian Sisson June 25, 2020

Mrs. Cobb was not just a teacher. She was not just kind or caring. She was actively all of these things, well beyond just when I was in her classroom 15 years ago. She heralded my achievements more than I did and the world is a better place for her presence, yet worse for her departure. She will be missed.

Sherry Broughton June 25, 2020

James, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. You and your family are all in my prayers. I pray for the Lord to give you peace and comfort during this time. The only consolation is knowing that she is whole again and no longer in pain. I am sure she was happily greeted by her parents and Johnnie Dale. Sorry I can’t make the services, loving in Rockport. Please take care of yourself and know God will see you through this. Hugs and prayers. :pray::skin-tone-2::pray::skin-tone-2::pray::skin-tone-2::pray::skin-tone-2::pray::skin-tone-2::pray::skin-tone-2: