March 4, 1936 – February 1, 2024

Rusena “Rusty” Faye Ellis Cobb passed away peacefully on February 1, 2024, with her devoted husband and family by her side.

She was born on March 4, 1936 to Russell & Zelma (Zimmerman) Ellis in Craig, Colorado.

Rusty graduated from Little Snake River Valley High School in 1954 and married her high school sweetheart, John “Tom” Cobb on October 16, 1955.

Tom and Rusty settled down in Savery, where they built their life together as ranchers and raised three children, Christy, Cindy and Jack.

Rusty had a true passion for serving her community. In addition to her work with the 4-H and FFA groups and various local boards, she was a longtime champion of the Little Snake River Museum.

During their 68 years together, Rusty and Tom welcomed children, grand-children and great-grandchildren, all of whom deeply loved Rusty and will greatly miss her.

Rusty was preceded in death by her parents Russell & Zelma Ellis, sister Claudia Herold, brothers Dale and Donald Ellis, and daughter, Christy Stocks.

She is survived by her husband Tom Cobb, sister Marilyn Gilroy; children Cindy Cobb and Jack (Diana) Cobb; grandchildren Bo (Kristen) Stocks, Kody (Codey) Stocks, Stacy (Brandon) Perry, Corby Cobb, Brice Reid, Ashley (Aaron) Dishman, Jacquelyn (Chet) Harvey, Tyson (Hailey) Cobb; and great-grandchildren Kash, Kaylee, Katelyn, Kase, Colt, Cooper, Nike, Keegan, Ellie, Kyson, Izzy, Stratton and Rosaleigh.

A memorial service will be held February 12 at 1 p.m. at the Valley Community Center in Baggs with a graveside service to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Christy Stocks Community Fund at PO Box 105, Dixon, WY 82323.