Nelda Ann (Garton) Kobs

Nelda Ann (Garton) Kobs was born on November 22, 1920 to Ray and Veda Garton at their home in Mountain View, Oklahoma. She passed peacefully on July 13, 2023 in Edmond, Oklahoma, with her children by her side.

Nelda grew up in Mountain View, Oklahoma, on the family farm, helping daily with the chores before and after school. She attended Oakdale School before finishing up at Mountain View High School. She was an excellent athlete and participated in basketball, softball, volleyball and track. After her games, she changed into her cheerleader uniform and cheered for the boys. After high school, Nelda attended Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford.

Nelda married Joe Kobs and they had two children - which she was most proud of - Kelly and Kerri. She was a stay-at-home mom while the kids grew up and took them both to all their athletic events. She was the No. 1 fan. After the kids graduated from high school, Nelda started working at Yukon National Bank as a teller and then as a loan secretary. She was very much a people person and loved the interaction with her co-workers and customers. She had such a fun-loving spirit and loved to laugh with others. Nelda also worked as a medical receptionist later in life.

Nelda was most happy when all of her family got together and, especially most recently, with the addition of a new great-granddaughter, Caroline. She truly loved her little “baby girl.” Nelda loved watching sports, especially the Oklahoma City Thunder. She also loved Oklahoma State and Oklahoma football.

Nelda was preceded in death by her mother and father, Veda and Ray Garton and her brother, Joe Garton.

She is survived by her son, Kelly Kobs and his wife, Stacie; daughter, Keri Kobs; grandson, Brandon Kobs and wife, Samantha; grandson, Kory Kobs and wife, Ali, and great-granddaughter, Caroline.

Nelda will be laid to rest on Thursday, July 20, at 10 a.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery.