Sarah Josephine Cockerham

May 1, 1919 — September 13, 2011

Mrs. Sarah Josephine "Granny Jo" Yarboro Cockerham, age 92 of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Mrs. Cockerham was born May 1, 1919 in Surry County to Charlotte Elizabeth Harpe Yarboro and James Monroe Yarboro. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Cockerham loved animals and enjoyed cooking for her family. She was a member of Benham Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. J. David Cockerham; son, Graham Cockerham; six sisters and four brothers. Survivors include: daughter, Lolene Cockerham of Elkin, daughter-in-law, Pat Bryant of Jonesville; sister, Susie Stonestreet of Clemmons; sister-in-law, Irene Garrett of Ashboro; grandchildren, Keith Cockerham and his wife Melinda and Anita Darnell and her husband Scotty; great grandchildren, Morgan Cockerham, Leah Cockerham, and Chelsea Cockerham. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, September 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Benham Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Wiles and Rev. Jeff Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service. The family requests that memorials be made to Mountain Valley Hospic e, 688 N. Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621. The family would like to thank the staff of Mountain Valley Hospice, the staff of Heritage Healthcare of Elkin, and the many friends and family for their thoughts and prayers.

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