Marcia Jerrene Cockrell
Marcia Jerrene Cockrell
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Marcia Jerrene Buster Cockrell went to be with the Lord she loved so much on July 28, 2024. Visitation will be held at 9am on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Scott’s Funeral Home in Gatesville, Texas with the funeral following at 10am.
Marcia was born on January 19, 1945, in Lampasas, Texas to JC and Gladys Buster. She graduated from Evant High School in 1963 and on June 15th of that year she married the love of her life, Sammy Cockrell in Evant, Texas. She graduated from Beauty School in 1964 and after working at various salons in Gatesville she opened Shear Delight in 1981. In 1997 she “retired” and sold her salon to her dear friend and co-worker, Lin Mize. Marcia would go on to own and co-own several businesses before joining her daughter, Regina in opening Veranda Bloom in Rogers, Texas in 2008. Marcia remained a vital part of the store operations until the end of her life.
Marcia was a longtime member of Mountain Baptist Church in Gatesville, Texas. She was a devout Christian, loving wife and mother and adoring grandmother. She enjoyed studying God’s word, sewing, cooking, gardening, decorating and catching up with her many cherished friends. There were few things she enjoyed more than a good, long visit.
Marcia was preceded in death by her parents, JC and Gladys Buster; son, Callan Dee Cockrell and daughter, Laura Ann Cockrell; brothers, Thomas Buster, Johnnie Buster, Joe Buster and Calvin Buster; sisters, Janet Dyer, Vera Ayers, Lillie Ayers and La Celia Logan.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 61 years, Sammy Cockrell; daughter, Regina Knox; son, Clint Cockrell and wife Meredith; grandchildren, Tucker and Taylar Knox and Cole Thomas Cockrell; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a host of beloved friends.
The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the staff at Hillside Nursing Home in Gatesville, Texas and to Amedisys Hospice team in Temple, Texas.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Mountain Baptist Church at 6319 US-84, Gatesville, Texas 76528.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2425 E. Main St., Gatesville, TX 76528
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