Mary Lee Underwood Cockram

Mary Lee Underwood Cockram

Mary Lee Underwood Cockram, age 87, of Floyd, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023.

Born in the Slate Mountain area on January 10, 1936, to Walter Guy Underwood and Dovie Hancock Underwood, Mary lived 85 of her 87 years in the Tuggles Gap Community.

After growing up at Slate Mountain Presbyterian Church, she later became a lifelong member of Tuggles Gap Baptist Church where she faithfully served and attended and raised her three children.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Dovie Underwood; her husband, Randolph Cockram; and her brothers, Alfred and Walter Guy Jr.

She is survived by her children, Lelan Cockram (Becky) of Roanoke, Brian Cockram (Alison) of Radford, and Kathy Vest (Mike) of Riner; her grandchildren, Daryn Cockram, Bradly Cockram, Aaron Vest, Joel Vest, Ashlyn Vest, Jameson Cockram, and Natalie Cockram, eight great-grandchildren, six great great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

She loved sewing and making quilts, growing her garden, and canning each year.

She had a servant's heart and cared for a number of family members and friends in her home.

A special thanks for the many cards, and phone calls she received, the Amedisys Hospice for excellent care, and the doctors and nurses who cared for her.

The family received friends Friday, February 10, 2023, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home in Floyd. A funeral services was held Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11 a.m., officiated by Pastor Mike Bowman. Interment followed at Lee Cemetery in Tuggles Gap.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tuggles Gap Baptist Church, 16215 Woolwine Highway, Floyd, VA 24091.