S. Marquita Hobbs, 61 of Jackson Twp. passed away November 20, 2011 at her home with family by her side.

She was born June 25, 1950 in Monette, AR, the daughter of the late Boyd and Mildred (Milligan) Cobbs.

Marquita was a school teacher for 32 years with the Coventry School District in Akron .

She was a member of St. Jacob Lutheran Church; volunteering as a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School Superintendent, and was involved with the Vacation Bible School as well. Golfing was her passion and she belonged to two card clubs.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Jim Hobbs of Jackson Twp., two sons, Joshua Hobbs (Anne Staler) of New York , and Jeffrey Hobbs of Jackson Twp.; sister, Catherine Wright of Paragould, AR, sister, Barbara Stevens (CL) of Paragould, AR; brother, Charles Cobbs (Barbara) of Huntsville, AL; brother David Cobbs (Cathy) of Paragould, AR; sister, Rhonda Cobbs of Dallas, TX, many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to send a special thank you to TRI-COUNTY HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY, Aultman Palliative Care Unit, and Aultman Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at St. Jacob Lutheran Church, 8697 Mudbrook St NW , Massillon , on December 3, 2011 at 2 PM with Pastor Lynn Williamson officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Cancer Society 525 N. Broad St, Canfield, OH 44406-9274.

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