Mrs. Cockram was born on June 1, 1943 to Lincoln Cockram and Susie Worley Cockram. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Rufus William Cockram and a sister, Rosie Cockram Turner. She was of the Baptist faith. She worked 5 years at J.D. Bassett. She was a hard worker and stayed at home most of her life and raised 5 children. She enjoyed her animals, flower graden and growing vegetables. She loved spending time with her family especially on the holidays. She enjoyed writing to her pen pals that lived in other states. She loved making quilts, sewing and she loved God and anyone she met.
She is survived by two daughters, Loretta Hubbard (Donald Shifflett), Marlyn Cockram, three sons, Julius Cockram, Willie Cockram (Vickie Brown), Carlray Cockram, two grandchildren, Brittney Hubbard Dollarhite ( Tyler) and Deanna Hubbard (Kevin Tilcock), one great grandchild, Saila Dollarhite, two nieces, Linda Strothers (Tommy, Mary Ann Turner and one nephew, Robert Turner.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at Collins Funeral Home, 30 Riverside Hwy, Bassett, VA. with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in the Jonathan Conner Cemetery, Meadows of Dan, VA.
Online condolences at www.collinsmckeestonebassett.com
Collins Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Cockram family.
