Sister Maggie Ree "Thelma" Coby was born to Jessie and Alice Webb Coby on January 9, 1950, in Hallsville TX.

Sister Coby was added to the church at an early age.

Thelma attended Galilee High School and Union Grove High School.  She was employed at Johnny Cace's Seafood and Steakhouse for over 38 years until the business closed.

On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Thelma was called home to join her mother, father, 4 sisters and 4 brothers.

She leaves to cherish her memory three sisters, Jannie Devance, Annie and Fannie Coby and one brother, Jimmy Coby all of Longview, Texas along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.