Alberta Louise Elliott Cosby passed away peacefully the evening of August 29, 2022.
Visitation: 6pm to 8pm Friday, September 2, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, Waco, TX
Funeral Service: 2pm Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home, Waco, TX
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Alberta was born October 16, 1931, to Lennie Saul and Burl Callier Elliott of Waco, Texas. Alberta was one of six children: Mae Kyle Prentis Elliott of Denver, Colorado, Earl Louis Elliott of Lubbock, Texas, Saul Callier Elliott of Waco, Texas, and Annie Ruth Elliott Bolden of Denver, Colorado, all deceased. Her surviving sibling is Gerald Wayne Elliott of Waco, Texas.
Alberta graduated from Moore High School in Waco, Texas. During her high school years she became very focused on learning and teaching. She graduated from Huston-Tillotson College in Austin, Texas in 1952 with a B.S. in Education. After college, she married Ulysses Cosby and raised two beautiful children, Keith Anthony and Debra Gail Cosby Johnson, both of Waco, Texas.
Perhaps the most impactful and important way Alberta will be remembered is by the lives she touched in her community, family and friends through her ministry. Alberta was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Christian Witnesses on October 10, 1970, in the Greater Waco area where she preached and taught countless individuals. She lived her life following the pattern that Jesus Christ set in reaching out to share the bible’s message. She was unselfish in the love she showed and tirelessly worked to share the message of hope from the bible with any and everyone she came in contact with over the past 52 years.
Alberta was preceded in death by her husband Ulysses Cosby in 1988. She is survived by her brother, Gerald Wayne Elliott Sr.; son, Keith Anthony Cosby; daughter, Debra Gail Cosby Johnson, all of Waco, Texas; grandson, Robert Louis Johnson, Jr. of Jersey City, New Jersey; granddaughter, Misti Johnson Mostiller (Steven Q.) of Waco, Texas; granddaughter, Victoria Janae Cosby Jordan (Steven) of Terrell, Texas; great grandsons, Kalil Johnson-Washington, Kaden Samuel Mostiller, George Anthony Jordan, and Louis River Johnson; great granddaughters, Andrea Janae Jordan, Alice Kathryn Johnson of Stockholm, Sweden; nephews, Leslie Raymond Bolden (Quintessa) of Houston Texas, Gerald Wayne Elliot Jr. of White Plains, New York, Saul C. Elliot (aka JuneBug), Gregory Prentis of Denver, Colorado, Brett Prentis of Arizona, and Darryl Prentis of San Francisco, California; nieces, Sherry Elliott, Vickie Elliott Griffin (Gerry) of Lancaster, Texas; Trina Rodgers, Anita Satchell of Denver, Colorado, Lisa Prentis of Denver, Colorado, Alexa Elliot, Kezia Footman (aka Jimmy), Shellia Jimenez of Joliet, Illinois and “adopted sons”, Dwight Battle, Sr. and Dwight Battle, Jr. Anyone who knew Alberta loved her and she had many other “sons” and “daughters” that she loved unconditionally who are not listed.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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Alberta was a spiritual mother to the full extent. All memories of her are full of laughter and Love.
My prayers and thoughts are with her family.
To Keith and Debra, you all had very sweet mother. She taught me and I can remember how she took time and would explain things to me I didn’t understand. She was always smiling with a kind loving spirit. It seems hard right now, but God is going to give you all the strength to endure this doing this trying time. I have many prayers for you ❤️🙏🏽❤️
I’m so grateful for the example and impact Alberta had on my life as a child and teenager growing up in East Waco congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. I can fondly remember the spiritual guidance and training she provided me as we went in the ministry together and ate lunch at her house that she fixed for me. 🥰 She encouraged me to use my life serving Jehovah. She is one reason why I’ve been pioneering throughout my life for many years. Her faithful example is one I’ll always cherish. I look forward to welcoming her back in the new world. Certainly Jehovah is saying, “well done my precious daughter “ with regard to her loyalty and obedience. I send my compassion, many condolences and prayers to the family! May Jehovah continue to be with you and comfort you all!
With much love, 💕
Micol Walker
Hay micol
To Debra & Keith,
My condolences are extended to you and your family. Your mother was a jewel and always remembered her students and you all’s classmates. Although she did not teach me in elementary school, we met @ Wiley Junior High School When I last saw her @ Robert’s viewing, she still remembered our growing up days, with her beautiful smile. Cherish the memories. Praying for everyone.
I’ve know Sister Cosby and family almost all of my life. She will dearly be missed I love hearing her talk. Will see her in the New Order. Prayers for the family.
I have so many great memories of sis Crosby her taking me and my sisters to school, going to hangout at her house and her famous drink apple juice and 7up., seeing her at the meetings, conventions ( always wearing that amazing smile). but my most memorable moment was one that made her my role model and the reason I do what I love today and that is looking after the elderly. It was the time that I spent at her house as a young girl and watching her take care of her husband with such a positive, patience, loving way. You can tell she had Jehovah spirit. These last couple of month looking after her I can say was my most rewarding time. To seat and talk and laugh and share stories about serving Jehovah. She will grateful be missed.
I love you alway hope to see u and my father in Paradise .
Love : Dundee Reed💔🥺😘
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Alberta Cosby Family. Alberta was such a loving person. She had such a big heart that touched so many lives, and she never met a stranger. She will not be missed only by her family, but also by her community. ♥️
Heartfelt Sympathy,
Betty Kay-Stewart
Well we have to learn to live without you here physically but we have fond memories of your love. You taught me “family is defined my bloodline” it’s by love. You NEVER treated me nor my kids different you welcomed us right into the family. I’m going to miss our late night calls and just hearing your voice. I will keep your love and memories in my heart.
Love you,
Toye, Ra’Sheeda, and Destinee❤️🙏
I wish to express my deepest condolences to Debra and Keith and Misty and the rest of the family! Sister Cosby will be missed very much! I remember my first talk at the Kingdom Hall – she took time to show me how it was done! Her love for Jehovah is contagious! I surely appreciated the time she spent with my sister Renee. Sister Cosby went out of her way to help all she could. May Jehovah bless us all to complete the race for life so that we can have a true GRAND FAMILY REUNION! May Jehovah give your family the strength you need to endure during this time – by keeping in mind His paradise is Just Around the Corner!
Love yall!
Gezele
To the family of Alberta Cosby you have my deepest sympathy may Jehovah continue to strengthen the family turn this time and the days to come Sincerely,
Patricia (Talton) Wilson
To the family of Alberta Cosby you have my deepest sympathy may Jehovah continue to strengthen the family during this time and the days to come Sincerely,
Patricia (Talton) Wilson
Alberta was a beautiful person inside and out. You will be truly missed. I look forward to seeing you again in paradise where we will be truly happy and free of sin and we can enjoy life as Jehovah meant it to be. Rest my friend until Jehovah calls and you will answer. Until we meet again my friend. Love you Debra , Keith, Robert and Misti.
Agape
Latrice Palmer
Alberta was a beautiful person inside and out. You will be truly missed. I look forward to seeing you again in paradise where we will be truly happy and free of sin and we can enjoy life as Jehovah meant it to be. Rest my friend until Jehovah calls and you will answer. Until we meet again my friend. Love you Debra , Keith, Robert and Misti.
Agape
Condolences to my dear Alberta Cosbys family. Words cannot express what is in my heart for Alberta! She was always was there when I needed her and by my side many many times when I was Ill. But I also will never forget the love she showed in helping me with my daughter Renee who had special-needs , carrying her in the ministry and inviting her to her house , teaching her about Jehovah. and being so patient and kind . May Jehovah keep you in his precious care.
Love
Sister Moore
Condolences to my dear Alberta Cosbys family. Words cannot express what is in my heart for Alberta! She was always was there when I needed her and by my side many many times when I was Ill. But I also will never forget the love she showed in helping me with my daughter Renee who had special-needs , carrying her in the ministry and inviting her to her house , teaching her about Jehovah. and being so patient and kind . May Jehovah keep you in his precious care.
Love
To Debra, Keith, Misty and the Cosby family. My heart is filled with deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear mother, who has always been an Angel. May God watch over each and everyone of you. Rest Well🙏🏽💕🙏🏽
To the family of our dear sister Cosby, she will be missed. She not only taught the wisdom of God, she lived by it. Your example touch not only my life in a deep and beneficial way. We thanked her many times for letting Jehovah used her to touch so many lives of all ages.
We are looking forward to seeing her in paradise where Jesus will call her name and she will answer. May we all remember the wise things she shared with us and try and follow her example.
We loved her dearly.