Robin Ellis Obituary Robin Cobb Ellis August 8, 1961 - July 11, 2024 Windsor - Robin Cobb Ellis, 62, passed away July 11, 2024 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk. Robin was born August 8, 1961 in Suffolk, VA to Melton R. Cobb and Lois B. Cobb. She was a 1979 graduate of Franklin High School and then went on to graduate from Paul D. Camp Community College. She began work at Southampton Memorial Hospital as a ward clerk. The majority of Robin s career was at Western Tidewater Community Services Board in Human Resources for 21 years, followed by the last five years at International Paper Mill as Human Resources Coordinator. Since she was a teenager, Robin was known as "Pick" by her many friends. Robin s favorite holiday was Christmas. Some of her other favorite things were a good snowfall (or hoping for one!), a summer thunderstorm, a fire in the fireplace, the beach, sweet tea and coffee, playing Pick 3 and Pick 4, her daddy s laugh, and making memories with family and friends. Robin was a giver - she loved cooking meals for holidays and birthdays. She always gave the best gifts, putting much thought into choosing the right things. She loved spoiling her children and grandsons and other family and friends. Robin was predeceased by her mother, Lois Brown Cobb; her maternal grandparents, Skidler and Catherine Brown; and her paternal grandparents, Tony Roy and Willie Annie Cobb. She is survived by her father, Melton Rawls Cobb, and her loving husband of 37 years, Robert Earl Ellis, Jr. She is also survived by her three children - Madison C. Ellis, Amanda E. Pittman (Ryan), and Meredith E. Speight (John Roger); her three grandsons, Thomas James Pittman, Clayton Cobb Ellis, and John Earl Speight; her sisters, Cathy C. Felts and Amy R. Cobb; her brother, Walter A. Cobb, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Left to cherish her memory are many friends, including lifelong friends Betty B. Whitehurst and Annie Ricks. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, VA with Pastor Cody Jones officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home one hour prior to the Celebration of Life. A graveside service will follow at Colosse Baptist Church. Wright Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory - Franklin on Jul. 12, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Robin-Ellis 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robin-ellis-obituary?id55557566 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Robin Cobb Ellis, 62, of Windsor, passed away on 11 July 2024. Born 8 August 1961 in Suffolk, VA, she worked in human resources for 26 years. Known as "Pick," she loved Christmas, snowfalls, and family. She is survived by her husband, three children, three grandsons, and other family members. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A Celebration of Life was held on 14 July 2024 at 3:00 pm at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, VA, with Pastor Cody Jones officiating. The family received visitors one hour prior. A graveside service followed at Colosse Baptist Church. Wright Funeral Home handled the arrangements. ### The Edited Obituary Robin Cobb Ellis August 8, 1961 - July 11, 2024 Windsor - Robin Cobb Ellis, 62, passed away July 11, 2024 at Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk. Robin was born August 8, 1961 in Suffolk, VA to Melton R. Cobb and Lois B. Cobb. She was a 1979 graduate of Franklin High School and then went on to graduate from Paul D. Camp Community College. She began work at Southampton Memorial Hospital as a ward clerk. The majority of Robin's career was at Western Tidewater Community Services Board in Human Resources for 21 years, followed by the last five years at International Paper Mill as Human Resources Coordinator. Since she was a teenager, Robin was known as "Pick" by her many friends. Robin's favorite holiday was Christmas. Some of her other favorite things were a good snowfall (or hoping for one!), a summer thunderstorm, a fire in the fireplace, the beach, sweet tea and coffee, playing Pick 3 and Pick 4, her daddy's laugh, and making memories with family and friends. Robin was a giver - she loved cooking meals for holidays and birthdays. She always gave the best gifts, putting much thought into choosing the right things. She loved spoiling her children and grandsons and other family and friends. Robin was predeceased by her mother, Lois Brown Cobb; her maternal grandparents, Skidler and Catherine Brown; and her paternal grandparents, Tony Roy and Willie Annie Cobb. She is survived by her father, Melton Rawls Cobb, and her loving husband of 37 years, Robert Earl Ellis, Jr. She is also survived by her three children - Madison C. Ellis, Amanda E. Pittman (Ryan), and Meredith E. Speight (John Roger); her three grandsons, Thomas James Pittman, Clayton Cobb Ellis, and John Earl Speight; her sisters, Cathy C. Felts and Amy R. Cobb; her brother, Walter A. Cobb, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Left to cherish her memory are many friends, including lifelong friends Betty B. Whitehurst and Annie Ricks. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, VA with Pastor Cody Jones officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home one hour prior to the Celebration of Life. A graveside service will follow at Colosse Baptist Church. Wright Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Robin Cobb Ellis | |---------|------------------------------------| | Age | 62 | | Birth | 8 August 1961; Suffolk, VA | | Death | 11 July 2024; Suffolk, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|-------------------------|-------------| | Robin Cobb Ellis | Decedent | Windsor | | Robert Earl Ellis, Jr. | Spouse | Unknown | | Melton Rawls Cobb | Parent (Father) | Unknown | | Lois Brown Cobb | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Madison C. Ellis | Child | Unknown | | Amanda E. Pittman | Child | Unknown | | Meredith E. Speight | Child | Unknown | | Thomas James Pittman | Grandchild | Unknown | | Clayton Cobb Ellis | Grandchild | Unknown | | John Earl Speight | Grandchild | Unknown | | Cathy C. Felts | Sibling | Unknown | | Amy R. Cobb | Sibling | Unknown | | Walter A. Cobb | Sibling | Unknown | | Skidler Brown | Predeceased Grandparent | -- | | Catherine Brown | Predeceased Grandparent | -- | | Tony Roy Cobb | Predeceased Grandparent | -- | | Willie Annie Cobb | Predeceased Grandparent | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Robin was a 1979 graduate of Franklin High School. 2. She graduated from Paul D. Camp Community College. 3. She began her career at Southampton Memorial Hospital as a ward clerk. 4. She worked at Western Tidewater Community Services Board in Human Resources for 21 years. 5. Her last job was at International Paper Mill as Human Resources Coordinator for five years. 6. She was known as "Pick" by her many friends since her teenage years. 7. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. 8. She enjoyed snowfalls, summer thunderstorms, fires in the fireplace, the beach, sweet tea and coffee. 9. She liked playing Pick 3 and Pick 4. 10. Robin was known for cooking meals for holidays and birthdays. 11. She was thoughtful in choosing gifts for others. 12. She loved spoiling her children and grandsons. ### Publication Details | Fact | Detail | |--------|----------------------------------------------| | Place | Legacy.com | | Name | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin | | Date | 12 July 2024 |