Nancy Lynn Cockrum, 66, of Benton went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at 6:15 A.M. at her home surrounded by family and a special friend.
Nancy was born February 13, 1951 in Christopher, IL to George and Elouise Wilson.
Nancy attended Whittington Grade School and Benton Community High School where she graduated with the class of 1969.
In 1970, Nancy met the love of her life, Cliff Cockrum and began their racing life together traveling the United States. In 1974, upon the completion of Rend Lake, Nancy and Cliff would begin maintenance and care of the lake that would continue for the next 25 years.
Nancy was also a bookkeeper for the many businesses they owned and operated including Lewis Cards and Gifts, Cliff’s City Trash Service, Cockrum Bus Service, and Heritage Trailer Manufacturing. Later in life, Nancy served as a special election judge and Franklin County Public Administrator. Nancy’s life passion was following the racing lives of Cliff, Brian and Shane.
Nancy leaves behind to celebrate her life one son, City of Benton Fire Chief Shane Cockrum and wife Billie Jo, granddaughters, Macie and Kylie Cockrum, along with soon to be new arrival Kamie Cockrum. Two step-daughters, Diana Mullins and Jolene (Chris) Dixon. One step-son Dennis Cockrum. Grandchildren Kimberly (Nathan) DeSett, Hannah Cockrum, Travis Mullins, and Kristin Cockrum. Also eight great-grandchildren. Sister Sally Revis, two sister-in-laws, Cathy Wilson and Donna Cockrum, and several special nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind a special friend, Glenda Pool.
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Step-son Brian Cockrum, Brother Sheriff Bill Wilson, borther-in-laws-Robert and Jesse Cockrum, and one nephew Mike Wilson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cockrum will be held at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, June 28th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Mark Minor officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery in Whittington. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the funeral home.
For more information or to sign the online guest register please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
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