Funeral service for Retha Cosby, 90, is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday at Memorial Funeral Home with burial to follow in Hinkle Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 12 noon until service time.
Mrs. Cosby passed on Thursday March 17, 2022 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. She was born on April 18, 1931 in Alcorn County to the late Floss and Pauline Mason. She attended church at Shady Grove Methodist for years until she was unable. She was such a kind and loving women; known and loved by her neighbors and friends.
She is survived by her son, James Cosby; daughter, Brenda Counce (Larry); 6-grandchildren, Angie Jones, Michael Counce (Shauna), Jason Counce, Paul Counce, Matthew Counce (Gina), Maryann April Baggett (Joe); 11-great-grandchildren, Cody Jones, Hunter Counce, Andy Counce, Alex Counce, Addie Counce, Arianna Counce, Aubree Counce, Aiden Counce, Marie Counce, Landon Baggett and Camron Baggett; sister, Geneva Spears; sister-in-law, Bettie Mason and a host of other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James Edward “Ed” Cosby; grandson, John David Counce; sisters, Edna Smith, Louise Mason and her brothers, Gene, William and George Mason.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialcorinth.com for the Cosby family.
Arrangements are under the care of Memorial Funeral Home.
