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Obituary For Lola Cobbs Poindexter Toney
Lola Cobbs Poindexter Toney, 84, of Halfway Road, Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home. She was born on January 4, 1936 in Penhook, VA, to the late Mary Jane Brown Cobbs and the late Daniel Thomas Cobbs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George William Toney; her sister Barbara Cobbs Kidd; her brother, Jewel Nutron Cobbs; her grandson, Ramon Mease, and great-grandson, Martavious Mease.
Lola was a member of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, VA, where she was a Deaconess, served on the Culinary Committee, President of the Flower Club, and a member of the Choir. She retired from Martinsville City Schools with 13 years of service and Bassett Superior Lines with 35 years of service.
She leaves to cherish her memory, eight daughters, Joyce (Kenneth) Staples, Carolyn Moore, Marion Daughtrey, Dean (Louis) Manns all of Martinsville, VA; Sarah Toney, Audrey Smith, Sallie (Gordon) Belcher all of Rocky Mount, VA; and Blondell Jamison Beasley of Colorado Springs, CO; six sons, Dannie (Shirley) Mease, Napoleon Poindexter, both of Martinsville, VA; Everett Poindexter of Burkeville, VA; Curtis Toney, Calvin Toney, both of Martinsville, VA; William Jamison of Roanoke, VA; 11 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and 6 great great grandchildren; three sisters, Dora Cobbs and Lois (Wilbert) Yates, both of Martinsville, VA; and Helen Smith of Roanoke, VA; nine brothers, Andrew (Flora) Cobbs and Hildred (Bernice) Cobbs, both of Rocky Mount, VA; Wiley (Esther) Cobbs and Robert Cobbs, both of Roanoke, VA; Earlie (Betty) Cobbs, Carl Cobbs, Thomas Cobbs, George Cobbs, all of Penhook, VA; and Joseph (Joyce) Cobbs of Martinsville, VA; and other relatives and friends.
A Graveside service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at True Vine Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. James Perkins, Eulogist. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2020, from 12Noon until 5:00 p.m. at The C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, with the CDC guidelines for social distancing and face coverings for all services. The family will receive friends at the home, 588 Halfway Road, Martinsville, VA, all other times.
Arrangements entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.
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Add A CondolenceI was extremely saddened to hear about Mrs. Toney's transitioning. I highly respected and liked her. She was a wonderfully lady. When I visited her home, she always made me feel welcomed and just like family. She will be missed. To all the family members always reflect on the good times you shared with Mrs. Toney. She has gained her wings and now she's resting in heaven. It was a pleasure knowing such a wonderful woman of God. Sincerely, Debbie Griggs-Vaughn
To the Cobbs, Tony, and Poindexter family, and especially to Sally and Gordon Belcher, our condolences and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. We love you. Walter and Judy Starkey and the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Family.
Prayers to you Dean and Louis and family. We,the Maplewood Family,send our deepest condolences to all of you.
To the Family and my cousin, Joyce Staples. I'm so sorry for your loss and I pray that God will comfort and strengthen you today and in the days ahead. Love you. Harry and Emma Holland
To the Cobb Poindexter Toney Families
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. John 14:3
May God's strength comfort you with His peace. Our prayers are with you during this time of loss.
With Deepest Sympathy
Mount Olive East Christian Church Disciples Women's Ministry Pastor Kenneth Davis
To the family and my neighbor, Dean (Louis) Manns, I express sincere condolences of the loss of your beloved mother. She will be missed in the Figsboro community. I admire her tenacity and strength. May the strength of God sustain you now and the days ahead. Love, Dr. Ophelia Griggs.
So sorry to hear this sad news it's like I've known her all my life,she was a great person and a wonderful neighbor with such a big smile. Lola will definitely be missed the figsboro community. This family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, I pray that God will provide you all with strength,comfort and peace now and thru the days that lies ahead, I love this entire family ..Rita Gamble
Sorry for your loss. Praying that God will comfort you during this time of bereavement. We will continue to keep the family in prayer. The Life Society..Hazel W Spencer,President.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
