It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia (Jenny) Hammock Cobb, who left us peacefully on February 4, 2025 at the age of 94. Born on March 11, 1930, Virginia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Junius Walter Cobb, Jr. Born in the Virso community of Prince Edward County, Virginia into a vibrant family as one of 12 siblings to her parents Robert and Gertrude Hammock.
Jenny was a devoted mother to her five children: Gretchen Stephens (Dwight), Dennis Hurt (Robin), Robby Pearman-Hurt (Fran), Greg Cobb (Sherry), and Glenn Cobb. She was a proud grandmother to 11 grandchildren: Paul Hurt (Becky), Kristy Stephens Bucciero (Mark), Michael Stephens, Gary Cobb (Iss), Kaitlin Hurt, Meghan Archer (Charles), Dylan Pearman-Hurt (Brian), Graham Hurt (Kaitlyn), Savannah Cobb, Delaney Pearman-Hurt and Spencer Cobb, and great-grandmother to 8 great-grandchildren. Jenny’s surviving brothers are Ralph Hammock (Brenda) and Richard Hammock (Penny). She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews who held a special place in her heart. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers Bobby Hammock, Buck Hammock, Ricky Hammock, Charles Hammock, Billy Hammock, Jene Hammock; and sisters Betty Jane Graves, Bernice Hailey and Juanita Hammock; her son Robby and grandson Paul. Her family was her greatest joy, and she took immense pride in watching her loved ones grow and thrive.
Known for her outgoing, talkative, and vibrant personality, Jenny had a way of making everyone feel welcomed and loved. She loved nothing more than a cup of coffee and a good conversation, often brightening the day of those around her with a personalized pet name and infectious energy. It is no surprise that with such a love for people and connection, Jenny’s passion for community extended into the hospitality realm. For 27 years, Jenny and Junie poured their hearts into running their family restaurant in Richmond, a place where everyone felt like home. With her welcoming spirit, she made every guest and employee feel like family, including the waitresses lovingly known as “Cobb’s Cuties”. It was a place where she not only served delicious meals, including her infamous pecan pies, but also a place built on lasting connections with the community.
One of Jenny’s greatest joys was spending time at their house on Smith Mountain Lake with family and friends, where countless gatherings were filled with laughter, candy, boisterous rounds of Skip-Bo and other card games in the red rug room. She found joy in cruising the lake on the pontoon boat, surrounded by loved ones and soaking in the beauty of the water. A passionate fan of country music, particularly the soulful tunes of Alan Jackson, she often found joy and comfort in his songs which echoed the spirit of her own life.
Her family and friends will forever remember her warmth, kindness, and the way she made everyone feel like family. Jenny touched the lives of so many and leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, laughter, and memories.
A funeral service will be held for family and friends at Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA on Saturday, February 8th, with interment to follow in Meherrin Methodist Church Cemetery, Meherrin, VA. The viewing will take place at 1pm with the funeral following at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to RVA Community Fridges, United Way of Roanoke Valley VA or United Way of Central VA, What We Do — Giving Kitchen, or the American Cancer Society. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA is in charge of arrangements.
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Vicki Mathis
Jenny was a special person and a real light. She did love her family-and that love included their friends and extended family. She delighted in nothing more than a smile, hug and conversation. XO Vicki
Dennis Hurt
I lost my 94 year young mom yesterday. She passed peacefully in her sleep.
Savannah McHale (Cobb)
A wonderful grandmother who absolutely adored her grandchildren. Her love was always felt by us grandkids, no matter how close or how far, her love was always felt and known. I will always cherish the memories of visiting the lake house and going out on the boat to go fishing on the lake. Those visits were always so special. I am glad she got to meet my husband (and lucky she didn’t take him for herself!) just before he and I got married. We talk about that weekend often, and fondly. Rest in peace, gramma Ginny. You will always carry on in our hearts. You certainly taught me how to wear my heart on my sleeve.
Patricia Felker
It is with deep sadness that I express my condolences to the family. I enjoyed the countless times that I spent with Mrs Virginia. She and I had the best time playing Skip Bo together while she lived in Terri’s home. She always talked about her family that she loved dearly. She will be forever missed in the hearts of many. Pat
Gary Cobb
I loved fishing and skiing and all the things on the but I remember me and dad we’re fishing and we broke the propeller on the boat and we were just in the cul-de-sac and it took us like 30 minutes to get home but we had fun on the water playing cards now she love to talk listening to her stores we may not have the fastest boat, but we had the loudest boat on that pontoon boat love riding jet skis he was just a nice peaceful place to get away and have fun with grandma turning your grandpa. Grandpa would always take us out for a ride in the car. he’d love to drive us around and point out certain things.