No cause was announced in relation to Kay B. Cobb’s death, however, it was announced that she died at her home in Lenoir City, Tennessee, on May 26, 2023, at age 81.
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“She was fearlessly independent. I have always been impressed with her determination and work ethic, exemplified by her entering law school with two young daughters at home. On the court, I don’t think anyone worked harder in the pursuit of the correct result for her cases. Her conduct always demonstrated moral and character strength and the best interests of the Judiciary,” Former Supreme Court Chief Justice, Bill Waller Jr. of Jackson, also wrote.
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Cobbs was appointed to the Supreme Court of Mississippi by Governor Kirk Fordice on April 1, 1999, to complete the unexpired term of former Justice Charles L. Roberts Jr. She was elected to a full term on the court in November 2000 and served until her retirement on May 1, 2007.
She was survived by two identities whose real identities are unknown.
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