Brenda Moss Cockrell
February 2, 1954 ~ January 8, 2021
NASHVILLE - Brenda Moss Cockrell, age 66, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born in Nash County, NC on February 2, 1954. She was predeceased in death by her husband Joseph William Cockrell.
Brenda was known by many for her contagious smile, laughter, and welcoming personality. She was a long-time member of Corinth Baptist Church in Nashville. Brenda enjoyed listening to music in Castalia, a love for the outdoors and her vacations to the mountains and being surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a caring friend to many. Above all, her most cherished memories will be those spent with her family.
Brenda is survived by her daughter; Jennifer Paige Cockrell; her son, Jeffrey Wyatt Cockrell and his finance', Bobbie Jo Hargrove; her adopted daughter, Katie Elizabeth Pridgen, all of Nashville; her grandchildren; Jessica Leigh Flood and Joseph "Joey" Zachary Smith; her great grandson, Jackson Gray Ayscue; her parents, Simon and Velma Winstead Moss of Rocky Mount; her brother, Mike E. Moss and his wife, Jamie, of Nashville; and several nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Brenda's life will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Eddie Finch officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and at other times at Brenda's home in Nashville.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Brenda's memory to American Cancer Society, 930 B Wellness Drive, Greenville, NC 27834.
Arrangements are entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 1/11, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and at other times at Brenda's home in Nashville.
Service
Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 1/12, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Funeral Service to celebrate Brenda's life will be held on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Eddie Finch officiating.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Tuesday 1/12, 3:00 pm - 3:15 pm
A Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
We were so sorry to hear the news of Jo’s passing. Rest assured that she is at peace now and will always be with you in your hearts. May God Bless.
In memory of Brenda Moss Cockrell, Donald Rountree lit a candle
We send you our deepest heartfelt sympathy. We pray that God will send you peace and comfort. We love you and will continue to pray for God ‘s devine intervention. Stay safe.
Thinking of you and praying for you all during this difficult time. Kerbie, Betty, Tim, Jeannie & Tammy
Cancer hasn’t won the battle Brenda has won by entering the gates of heaven, walking on the streets of gold and living for eternity. Prayers for all her family.
In memory of Brenda Moss Cockrell, Tommy Lamm lit a candle
In memory of Brenda Moss Cockrell, Carolyn griffin lit a candle
May you Rest In Peace.
In memory of Brenda Moss Cockrell, Peggy J Barnes lit a candle
Many good times at Schlage Lock. So sorry for y’all loss. May God be with the family 🙏
This was a sweet lady with a beautiful heart. Worked with her at Schlage Lock and remained friends with her. She will be missed
In memory of Brenda Moss Cockrell, Paula and Roy Taylor lit a candle
So sorry for your loss.
So sad to hear about the home going of Brenda. May God comfort the family at this time.
I worked wirh Brenda at BES for many years. She enjoyed her work and was good at it. She was always willing to do whatever was needed. She wss really missed after hse retired. Special condolences to her family..
In memory of Brenda Moss Cockrell, Monica Pridgen lit a candle
Sweet soul….ray of sunshine..
In memory of Brenda Moss Cockrell, Jennifer Whichard lit a candle
So sorry for your loss.
In memory of Brenda Moss Cockrell, Judy Buchanan and Joyce Sloan lit a candle
Wishing the Moss family peace and comfort at this time of loss! Prayers for you all! Revery Rountree Warren and the Rountree Family