Traphill Mrs. Lorene Pruitt Cockerham, age 73, passed away Saturday October 8, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Cockerham was born in Wilkes County on October 24, 1937 to Archie Eugene and Jettie Mae Shaver Pruitt. Mrs. Cockerham retired from Gardner Mirror and was a member of Oak Level Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include; two daughters, Patricia Combs and husband Darrell and Terry Rhodes and husband Curtis all of Elkin. Three brothers, Lawrence Pruitt, Jarvie Pruitt, Gene Pruitt all of Traphill. A sister Abby Combs of Roaring River, a special friend, Peggy Wood of Roaring River. Four grandchildren, Nick Rhodes, Andy Rhodes, Stephanie Wix and husband James, Jonathan Combs, one great grandchild, Macyn Wix. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday October 11, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Oak Level Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Groce officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6-8pm at Elkin Funeral Service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Oak Level Baptist Church Austin Little Mountain Road, Roaring River, NC 28669.