Edith Mae Mobley

Edith Mae Mobley, 90, of Standpipe Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away November 8, 2022 at her home.  A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 12, 2022 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Pastor Jackie Passmore officiating. 

Edith was born November 15, 1931 in Stratford, Oklahoma to John and Ruby (Brindel) Gibson.  She married Jay Mobley July 1, 1949.  They owned and operated a laundry mat, Jay’s Drive-In and Dairyland for many years.  Later, Edith worked for Eddy County Assessor’s office retiring after 24 years.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.  Edith was preceded in death by her parents; husband, W.L. “Jay” Mobley, Jr.; son, Ronald Dean Mobley; daughter, Glenda Posey; brother, Charles Gibson and sister, Joyce Jones.

Survivors are her son, Larry Mobley and wife, Jean; daughter, Brenda Passmore and husband, Jackie; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Johnny Gibson; sisters: Darlene Savoie, Shirley Chapel, Janie Brewington, Carolyn Gray, Ellen Stoudt and numerous nieces and nephews.