Joanna DeSalvo Cockerham Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joanna DeSalvo Cockerham of Independence, Louisiana, who passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joanna DeSalvo Cockerham to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bessie DeSalvo and Henry DeSalvo; and her husband Alfred L. Cockerham. She is survived by: her children, Thomas Cockerham (Karen), Kenny Cockerham (Leatrix) and Cynthia Zayak (Randy); her grandchildren, Ashley Callegan (Chase), Karis Reeves (Josh), Jennifer Richard (Timmy) and Samantha Whiddon (Jacob); and her great grandchildren, Brielle Callegan, Hannah Whiddon, Cayden Callegan and Charleigh Whiddon.
