Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com>
on 01/Feb/2024
71.223.227.14
Robin Cobbs passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 Robin, a
devoted sister, aunt, and friend was born on September 7,
1962, in Newburgh, NY, to the late Grant and Alberta Cobbs.
Robin attended Newburgh schools and was an accelerated grade
school student until the time of her high school graduation.
She also attended Binghamton University, and Sullivan
Community College where she earned her associate degree. An
incredibly gifted and talented artist, Robin was passionate,
spending countless hours creating and perfecting her craft.
Winning an award for her portraits of Anwar Sadat and Luke
& Laura of “General Hospital.” Among her many talents
Robin is also listed in “Newburgh Legends,” as one of
Newburgh’s very own first female Hip Hop DJ’s. She enjoyed
spinning records at local colleges and universities,
including West Point. Hardly a thing Robin could not
accomplish and do well once she made up her mind. She leaves
to mourn in her passing her sisters Marilyn McDuffie, and
Deborah Spearman (Oliver) of Newburgh, NY and her brother
Ronnie Simpson of Newburgh, NY; nieces, Roneisha Thomas
(Marvin), and Aliceia Alila, of Newburgh, NY and nephew
Jaron McDuffie, of Newburgh, NY; God sons Taurvon Johnson,
and Davion Fryar; and a host of nieces, nephews, great
nieces, great nephews, cousins; and a few close friends. She
was predeceased by her parents Alberta Lipscomb-Cobbs, and
Grant Cobbs Sr., and her brother Grant Cobbs Jr.
Visitation will
be held at Brooks Funeral Home on Friday, February 2 from 11
AM - 1 PM, with a prayer service at 12 PM. Burial will
follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, New Windsor.
Robin Cobbs passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 Robin, a
devoted sister, aunt, and friend was born on September 7,
1962, in Newburgh, NY, to the late Grant and Alberta Cobbs.
Robin attended Newburgh schools and was an accelerated grade
school student until the time of her high school graduation.
She also attended Binghamton University, and Sullivan
Community College where she earned her associate degree. An
incredibly gifted and talented artist, Robin was passionate,
spending countless hours creating and perfecting her craft.
Winning an award for her portraits of Anwar Sadat and Luke
& Laura of “General Hospital.” Among her many talents
Robin is also listed in “Newburgh Legends,” as one of
Newburgh’s very own first female Hip Hop DJ’s. She enjoyed
spinning records at local colleges and universities,
including West Point. Hardly a thing Robin could not
accomplish and do well once she made up her mind. She leaves
to mourn in her passing her sisters Marilyn McDuffie, and
Deborah Spearman (Oliver) of Newburgh, NY and her brother
Ronnie Simpson of Newburgh, NY; nieces, Roneisha Thomas
(Marvin), and Aliceia Alila, of Newburgh, NY and nephew
Jaron McDuffie, of Newburgh, NY; God sons Taurvon Johnson,
and Davion Fryar; and a host of nieces, nephews, great
nieces, great nephews, cousins; and a few close friends. She
was predeceased by her parents Alberta Lipscomb-Cobbs, and
Grant Cobbs Sr., and her brother Grant Cobbs Jr. 