Marilee Cain Cockrum

Marilee Cain Cockrum age 86, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at The Oaks at Forsyth . A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel. Burial will follow in the Crestview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday, July 2, 2010 at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel. Mrs. Cockrum was born in Forsyth County to Stamie Lee Cain and Natalie Wooten Cain. She lived her life as a devoted wife, mother and daughter. Prior to her career as a homemaker she was employed at Hanes Hosiery. She graduated from Mineral Springs High School. She is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter-in-law, Jane Cockrum; a sister, Mildred Livingston; and a brother, Carroll Wooten. Surviving are the love of her life since 5th grade, her husband, James Otis Cockrum Sr. of the home, her sons; Steven Cockrum and wife Priscilla of Mt. Airy, James O. Cockrum Jr. of Winston Salem. Her daughters; Lynn Snyder and husband Jim of Mocksville, Jeanne Spach and husband Edwin of Advance, Barbara Haralson and husband Bill of Greensboro. Her brother; S.L. Cain and wife Shirley of Indiana. Eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House 419 S. Hawthorne Road Winston Salem, NC 27103. The family wishes to express appreciation to the staff at The Oaks and especially Station 1 for the kindness and care provided for the last 5 ½ years. Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel is serving the family.