Tabitha Cobb

When Tabitha D. Cobb was born on May 16,1974,  to Bruce and Rosa “Easter” (Ford) Cobb, she brought to the Shoals area  a uniqueness uncommonly found in individuals. God creates in every person special attributes that makes them different; but in Tabitha (affectionately called “Tab”) He endowed her with specialties that set her aside from others and made her truly a living example of uniqueness. Tab used her distinctiveness to make a difference in the lives of everyone she encountered. Any perceived  limitations seemingly propelled her to love and help others more than is commonly witnessed in people.

Having been reared in religious homes with her parents and later her grandparents, Huston and Sadie Cobb, Tabitha learned how to extend kindness and love to all of God’s creations. Her childhood years in the Bethel community (north of Leighton, Alabama) and her support from her many Ford relatives helped shape and  mold Tab into the caring person we all knew and loved. One of her staunchest supporters and advocates was her cousin, the late Mae Fannie Horton. Theirs was a special bond of love and devotion. Mae Fannie could lovingly “handle” Tab when no one else could, and their love for each other was deeply mutual. Tab’s affiliation with the Westside Church of Christ and St. James Missionary Baptist Church  deepened her concern for others, especially the patients with whom she worked on a daily basis.

After graduation in 1992 from Colbert High School, Tabitha found her niche in society and crafted her skills to become an excellent caregiver in area nursing homes. For 30+ years she worked in the health care field where she brought care , comfort and cheer to thousands of the sick and disabled. As a single, unmarried  employee, Tabitha would volunteer to work all holidays to allow parents to spend time at home with their children. Being connected to others was never a problem for Tab. Her constant and diligent telephone contact with family and friends from far and near was legendary. She thoughtfully  kept up with “er’body.”  ��

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