Leena Melart Cobb, 83, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020, in the Madison County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. Leena was born Aug. 9, 1936 in Kemi, Finland to Gunnar and Hilkka Melart. She migrated to the United States of America at the age of 19 and became a US citizen.
She enjoyed farming, crocheting and working with flowers. Mostly she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Leena retired after 27 years at Dixie Packers.
Leena was preceded in death by her husband Carl Cobb, Jr.; her parents Gunnar and Hilkka Melart; her brother, Allan Melart; and her sisters, Paula Hinson and Eeva Molasso.
She is survived by her children: Linda May (Jack), Allan Cobb, Mary Mitchell (David), Carl Cobb IV (Stephanie); eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at a later time. All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Madison.
Friends may sign the online guest book at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com