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Ann Cockrell Obituary
June 30, 1921 - April 8, 2012
Ann "Allen" Cockrell, 90, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Easter Sunday April 8, 2012.
She was born on June 30, 1921, the daughter of Anthony and Helen (Gresnarek) Botek. She lived in the Mt. Pleasant area. She married Harold Allen in 1940. They had a grocery store south of Mt. Pleasant for many years. She later was employed at Vic's Supermarket for several years. Harold Allen preceded her in death on March 1, 1984. She later was married to Ruben Cockrell, who preceded her in death.
Ann is survived by three children; Robert (Linda) Allen of Midland, Jean (David) Moeggenberg of Midland, and Larry (Marilyn) Allen of Mt. Pleasant; Fourteen grandchildren Lynette (Bob) Linton, Kara (John) Kaczmarek, Nathan Allen, Kathleen (Kevin) Hemberg, Alan (Jean) Harris, Jim (Tina) Harris, Ryan (Sherry) Harris, Jane (Jeff) Johnson, Rich (Carissa) Moeggenberg, Ray (Noelle) Moeggenberg, Jill Bernard, Randy (Kristine) Moeggenberg, Kim Loomis, and Julie (Noah) Maurer; 25 Great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by daughter and son-in-law Pat and Phil Harris; brothers Tony Botek and Frank Botek; sisters Agnes Love, Mary Sill, and Evelyn Courey.
Funeral services will take place Thursday April 12, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. from the Berry Funeral Home in Shepherd with her nephew Jerry Sill officiating. Interment will be in Memorial Gardens in Mt. Pleasant.
Ann's family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may consider their favorite charity.
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Becky (Strandburg) Martin
April 10, 2012
So sorry to hear about Ann's passing. I remember coming out to her house as a young child with my parents (Bob and Lola Strandburg) for get togethers. My parents were long-time friends of Harold and Ann. I am out of town, but wanted to express my sympathy.
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