Celebrating the life of
Helen Cobia Gould
November 27, 1927 - April 23, 2008
Helen Lucille Cobia Gould, a beloved mother, friend, sibling, spouse and grandmother known for her wit, intelligence, beauty, charm, patience and care, died Saturday April 12. She was 80 and lived in Florida for the last six years.
The medical cause was congestive heart failure.
Mrs. Gould was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 27, 1927. As a young lady, prior to marrying, Mrs. Gould spent a great deal of time, and was quite successful at, modeling for many of Savannah's upscale women's clothiers. She had an adventurous spirit and loved to spend time flying with many of her friends who were accomplished pilots. Mrs. Gould went to work for Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in the mid 1940s and spent an extremely successful career of over 40 years with that company retiring in mid 1980s due to health issues. Through her sister, Mrs. Gould met her future husband, John W Gould Sr. They were devoted, lifelong partners until his death in 1981. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Gould is preceded in death by sister Frances C Gould, mother Myrtle P Cobia, father Dewey H Cobia and daughter Catherine Gould.
Mrs. Gould is survived by a son John W Gould Jr of Tampa, Florida, grandsons Cobia J Gould of Las Vegas, Nevada and Kurtis D Gould of Jacksonville, Florida, brother in law Robert H Gould of Savannah, Georgia, nephews Michael Gould of Houston, Texas and Richard Gould of Atlanta, Georgia, nieces Linda Shuman of Savannah, Georgia and Patsy Timothy of New Orleans, Louisiana and great grandson Aiden P Gould of Jacksonville, Florida. In additional to the surviving family, Mrs. Gould could count many people as her close friends. She will be greatly missed!
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Park.
I was blessed to have worked with Helen at Liberty Mutual. She was a grand lady and an inspiration to everyone. My sincerest sympathy to the family.
- Linda Bridgforth, Garden City, GA
I will always remember my Great Aunt Helen both for her laughter and her casual, unassuming style and elegance. My family and I were fortunate to spend many days, nights and events together with Helen, Uncle Willard, and our fishing guide, Mryte; including the countless nights playing Gin Rummy on the porch in Tybee. These are more than memories to me; they are times that helped shaped me as a person, for which I am forever grateful.
- Richard C. Timothy III, Houston, TX
McGruder' as I knew her was quite a lady. I feel blessed to have known her. I hope you got the pictures I sent you of you and 'Grumpy!' My love and prayers go out to Johnny and all the family.
- Jeni Ellis-Riggs, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to Johnny and his family. I worked for Helen at LMIC years ago. She was a wonderful person and I will always remember Helen.
- Cyndy Crow, Carrollton, GA
Helen, affectionately known as 'Ma' Gould' was my first introduction to the insurance industry. I first met Helen when I had to do a book report for my High School Economics class. Little did I know that I would be working with her 2 years later. I worked with Helen from 1977 until she retired at Liberty Mutual. Helen had a way of making you challenge yourself and grow with the skills you learned from day to day. She will be sorely missed.
- Debbie VanBrackle, Guyton, GA
I was blessed to have worked with Helen at Liberty Mutual. She was a grand lady and an inspiration to everyone. My sincerest sympathy to the family.
- Linda Bridgforth, Garden City, GA
I will always remember my Great Aunt Helen both for her laughter and her casual, unassuming style and elegance. My family and I were fortunate to spend many days, nights and events together with Helen, Uncle Willard, and our fishing guide, Mryte; including the countless nights playing Gin Rummy on the porch in Tybee. These are more than memories to me; they are times that helped shaped me as a person, for which I am forever grateful.
- Richard C. Timothy III, Houston, TX
McGruder' as I knew her was quite a lady. I feel blessed to have known her. I hope you got the pictures I sent you of you and 'Grumpy!' My love and prayers go out to Johnny and all the family.
- Jeni Ellis-Riggs, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to Johnny and his family. I worked for Helen at LMIC years ago. She was a wonderful person and I will always remember Helen.
- Cyndy Crow, Carrollton, GA
Helen, affectionately known as 'Ma' Gould' was my first introduction to the insurance industry. I first met Helen when I had to do a book report for my High School Economics class. Little did I know that I would be working with her 2 years later. I worked with Helen from 1977 until she retired at Liberty Mutual. Helen had a way of making you challenge yourself and grow with the skills you learned from day to day. She will be sorely missed.
- Debbie VanBrackle, Guyton, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
