LORRAINE FORD COBBS was the fifth child born to the late Samuel
and Viola Ford. The family relocated from Forest, Virginia to Lynchburg,
Virginia and added four more children. Lo and her siblings thrived in the
christian home of their parents. She developed into a loving, generous,
determined, feisty, "make do with whatever" kind of girl.

The vivacious, fun-loving, young lady would eventually meet Malcolm
Cobbs. The couple spent a lot of their free time at the Happy Land Lake
in Lynchburg, Virginia, nurturing their relationship. They married and
the union produced three children Karen Kendall, Claudette Lorriane and
Malcolm Ford Cobbs. The family resided in Northwest Baltimore. Lorraine
was well respected and accepted many roles that enhanced the community.
She enjoyed sharing the spoils of her garden. Lo made preserves that we
are still consuming and sharing. She made sweet pickles, breads, cakes,
cookies and million dollar pies. Her eye for fashion coupled with her sewing
talents resulted in the most unique and gorgeous outfits back in the day.
Her natural beauty only enhanced each outfit she produced. Her statuesque
elegant frame standing beside that of her beloved Mack was a show stopper.
When entering a room, they made quite a striking couple. Lo and Mack
shared a deep unconditional love and devotion for one another that she
would not allow anyone to tamper with.

She was full of fun, preforming magic acts such as the glass with the hole in
the bottom, her clicking hip, playing the harmonica and dancing. Her quick
wit matched her sense of humor. Lo shared many life lessons with receptive
students. You may have heard some of her frequently spoken jewels such as
"do it right the first time", "I'm captain of this ship, if you don't like it get
off", "I had yo ur father first", "your friends are always welcomed" and "if
you can't keep your business, don't expect nobody else to keep it" .

Lo was a member of Fountain Baptist Church where she served God on
the choir. She was a grandmother to four girls and great-grandmother to
three girls and four boys. This was a role she derived great pleasure from.
Kendall began calling Lo, "Circle". We wondered how and why he came up
with that name. Well, out of the mouths of babes, we find a continuum

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