Daphne Evelyn Cobb

Roanoke Rapids-

Daphne Evelyn Cobb, 79, died Friday, November 27, 2015, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.

Daphne was born in Halifax County, July 8, 1936, to the late Robert Archie Cannon and Nannie Wall Cannon. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and loved her flowers and cooking. She also loved to sit on her front porch in her rocking chair. Daphne worked for many years at J.P. Stevens and Bibb Co., Cochrane Furniture in Lincolnton, NC for 22 years and Interim Healthcare for 7 years. She also attended Open Door Fellowship. In addition to her parents, Daphne was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Abby Grooms and sisters, Helen Newsome and Doris Irene Waters.

Surviving is her fianc of 35 years, Bobby Small of the home; children, Billy Edmondson and fianc, Helen Horn of Roanoke Rapids, John Edmondson of the home, Teresa Smith and husband, Alvin of Roanoke Rapids and Robert Edmondson and wife, Patty, of Shelby, NC; best friend, Sue Boone of Roanoke Rapids; grandchildren, Marcia Edmondson, Thomas Brandon Edmondson, Sr., Kristopher Edmondson and wife, Miranda, Amber Edmondson, Joshua Edmondson and Jacob Edmondson. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren, Brandi Jade Edmondson, Thomas Brandon Edmondson, Jr. (TJ), Samarah Edmonson, Nancy Carol Edmondson and Amarie Cox.

The family will receive friends Monday, November 30, 2015 at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service from 7-8:30 pm and all other times at 78 Hamilton St., Roanoke Rapids. Rev. James Rawls will conduct a graveside service Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 2:00 pm in Cedarwood Cemetery. Flowers are accepted and the family has suggested memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Foundation, PO Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.