Carolynn Hall Cobbs, who touched the lives of many children during her dedicated 33-year teaching career, died on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, in Alamo Heights where she was a resident of Brookdale Assisted Living.
Born in Dallas in 1935, Carolynn was a graduate of Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and Texas Women’s University in Denton. She and Stan, her husband of 64 years, spent the last 30 years as proud residents of the Texas Hill Country and active members of Kerrville’s First Presbyterian Church.
She will be remembered as a very devoted wife, incredible mother, talended teacher, and a great friend. Her strong faith and genuine love for others was contagious and brought joy to all who knew her.
Carolynn is survived by her husband, Stan; children, Stephen & Paula, Karen & Ritchie, and Sarah & Sam; sister, Genie Tumilty; brother-in-law, Jerry Smith; cousin, Marilyn Taylor; grandchildren, Swen, Jamie (Mai), Peter, Marshall, Carolynn (Nick), Philip, Brice, Katie (JD), and Jacob; great-grandchild, Ford; and many nieces and nephews.
The family is very grateful to the staff at Brookdale Alamo Heights, Caregivers Tersesa and Andrea Freeland, and Brookdale Hospice for their tender care.