Florence R. Cockrum Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Florence R. Cockrum of Bloomington, Illinois, who passed away on July 10, 2025 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Florence R. Cockrum to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Theordore B Green and J. Pearl Green (Hale); her husband Fred Cockrum; and her sister Avalon Daughtery. She is survived by: her children, Freda Ricket (Norbert "Wolfy") of El Paso, IL, Jackie Cockrum of Illinois, Sandra Biddle (Ronald) of Normal, IL and Jeff Gordon of Bloomington, IL.; and her grandchildren, Brandon Gordon (Jessica), Justin Gordon and Sherri Brice.
Visitation was held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Calvert & Metzler (Bloomington) (1115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701). A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 19th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Calvert & Metzler Memorial (1115 E Washington St, Bloomington, IL 61701).
In remembrance, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Bloomington VFW Post 454.
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