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Clyda Louise Cockrell

March 20, 1942 ~ November 7, 2012

Clyda Louise Cockrell, 70, passed away to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Louise was born March 20, 1942 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee and Sarah Godwin. In addition to her parents, Louise was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth Earl Joyner and Randy William Joyner; six brothers, Ed, Isaac, Everette, Cecil, Paul and Raymond; and two sisters, Phyllis Daniels and Nancy Strum. Louise is survived by her son, Frederick Gorham Joyner and wife Karen; daughter, Kathy Louise Smith and husband Mark; daughter, Deborah Lynn Ball and husband Martin; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Joseph Godwin and sister, Katie Varnell. Visitation with the family will be held 1:30pm to 2:45pm Saturday, November 10, 2012 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home and other times at the home of Martin and Deborah Ball. A service to remember Louise will follow the visitation at 3:00pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gerald Parker officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share 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 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 11/10, 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Service Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Saturday 11/10, 3:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Love you, Ashley, Jerry, Braxton and Brittany Cox

  2. Grandma, My mind may be filled with wishful thinking of having you still here but knowing you are now with Jesus and Daddy puts the biggest smile on my face. I will forever cherish the memories we had together. Every night when I look up at the moon, I will remember you telling me Brooke, the moon followed me home like God watching over me. You will forever be loved and I can’t wait until I see you again. Lauren Brooke Joyner

  3. Freddy, Kathy and Debbie, I saw Freddy yesterday and was so sorry to hear about your mama….she was always such a nice lady……May the Lord comfort all of you in your terrible loss …….nobody can ever replace your mama, but she left this world for a better place knowing that she had a family that loved her very much…..God Bless You All……garnet owens

  4. As we make our way on this journey of life, dearh is our final stop. We are over come with greif. Even the perfect man, Jesus Christ, Gave way to tears. So greatly greived was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. (John 1125) What a wonderful gift we have been givin, to have the hope of seening our loved ones once again.


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