Doris Florette Cockerham

1921 - 2012

Doris Florette Cockerham obituary, 1921-2012, Fort Worth, TX

BORN

1921

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Greenwood Funeral Home and Memorial Park

3100 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas

Doris Cockerham Obituary

Doris Cockerham, 91, passed away Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Greenwood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, her memory may be honored by a gift to the Billy Graham Evangelist Association, Birchman Baptist Church Missions or the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. Doris Florette Cockerham was born Jan. 31, 1921, to Andrew and Donie Nuckols in Hill County, near Itasca. She attended school in the Itasca ISD, graduating in 1938. She met and married her late husband of 66 years, J.T. Cockerham, in 1940, subsequently living in Dallas and Grand Prairie, while working at North American Aviation during World War II. In 1946, the family established their residence in the River Oaks area, where she remained until her death. Doris was a full-time homemaker, faithfully raising three children. She was active in her children's school activities, as well as community functions, and was considered an accomplished seamstress. Doris was a member of Birchman Baptist Church, and a charter member and past matron of Castleberry Chapter 1028 O.E.S. Throughout her life, Doris dedicated herself to sharing Christ with many, whether it was through years of teaching Sunday school, her longtime role of a volunteer counselor at the Pregnancy Help Center, or simply acting as spiritual advisor, mentor and friend. She was known by all to provide generous, yet unconditional support, time, effort and money to those in need. Her family finds great solace in knowing the tremendous impact her gentle nature, example and teaching, made in so many lives, and is truly proud of the legacy she created for all of us. Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, J.T. Cockerham; parents, Andrew and Donie Nuckols; sisters, Jane Ewing and Maxine Murchison; and brothers, Edward and Paul Nuckols. Survivors: Daughters, Linda Anderson of Burleson, Phyllis Cromwell and husband, Dub, of Bedford; son, John Trent Cockerham and wife, Vicki, of Colleyville; sister-in-Law, Winnie Fred Nuckols of Keene; grandchildren, Angela Hurtt, Jeff Quayle, David Quayle, Roger Kilgore, Courtney Harper, Casey Cromwell, Amanda Murphy, Trent Cockerham and Taylor Cockerham; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Published by Star-Telegram from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2012.
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May the peace of God which passes all understanding keep your heart & mind in Christ Jesus as you walk through this difficult time.

The Corleys of River Oaks

Edith Corley

December 3, 2012

To the entire Cockerham Family,
Just found out about Doris. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time. Doris was a wonderful, kind, lovely lady and it was our privilege to count her as a friend.

Nancy Ivers Fleming

November 27, 2012

To the Cockerham family,
My thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of you. I am so thankful for the opportunity to have helped Doris in the evenings the past five months. Helping her was the highlight of my day, and I loved being in her company. Doris was a blessing to me every time I was in her home. I will miss her sweet spirit, her quiet dignity, and her whacky sense of humor that always caught me off guard.
God bless each you.

Becky Neely

November 26, 2012

Phyllis, My heart goes out to you and your family. I pray that you find the strength to carry you through the coming weeks. You have her same bright smile and her soul lives on through your love.

Rowlette Williams

November 24, 2012

Linda, we are praying for you and your family.

Vern and Patti Donoho

November 21, 2012

Phyllis, I will have your family in my prayers. I know what a difficult time this is for you; I hope your memories will give you comfort for the months to come.

JoAnn Dickerman

November 20, 2012

Dear Nonny, I miss you so much already, but I will always remember the things you taught me and the stories you told. I hope you knew what an impact you made on my life. I can't wait to see you again one day when I get to heaven. I love you so much.

Jessica Delicia Hurtt

November 19, 2012

Grandmommy lived her life with grace and humility, and will leave an eternal legacy of compassion and generosity to us all. We will all miss her dearly. Rest in peace, Grandmommy.

Angela Hurtt

November 19, 2012

We will keep your family in our prayers as you say your
earthly goodbyes and await heaven's glorious hello again.

We love each of you!

The Family of Truman Cockerham

November 19, 2012

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