Polly Simpson Cocke

| Send Sympathy Card Polly Simpson Cocke passed away on November 6th, 2015 at the age of 84 in Richmond, VA. Polly leaves behind the love of her life, Billy W. Cocke, her husband of 62 years. She is the treasured and beloved mother of Bambi Cocke (Walton) and David Cocke and his wife Kate. She cherished her grandchildren, Hollis Walton Zyglocke and her husband Patrick, Ashby Walton and his wife Lindsey, Taylor Cocke and Michael Cocke. Her four great-children – Tatum, Lane and Briggs Zyglocke and Bailey Walton – brought great and constant joy to her life. She was born on October 1, 1931 in Gretna, Virginia to Ferrell and Anne Simpson. She adored her 3 younger siblings and their spouses, Wallace Simpson (deceased) and his wife Lucy (Billy's sister), Nancy Simpson Cocke and her husband Delano (deceased and also Billy's brother), and Ruby Simpson Slayton, who all remained best friends throughout their entire lives. She is also survived by her many loving and devoted nieces and nephews of Virginia. Polly graduated from Gretna High School, and attended Longwood College. She married Billy after his graduation from VPI, and lived in Augusta, Georgia while he was based at Fort Gordon. They settled in Richmond, VA where they raised their two children and joined Trinity United Methodist Church. At Trinity, Polly taught Kindergarten and Pre-school for 25 years. It was always a joy for her to see her many past students – she remembered them all. She was also involved in Bible Study, Circle, Prayer Chain and other volunteer groups there. Polly was a member of Tuckahoe Women's Club and several bridge groups composed of many life-long special friends. She and Billy enjoyed active social lives at Hermitage Country Club and The Snooty Fox in Goochland County...

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