Desoline Cokley Obituary
In loving memory of Desoline Cokley of Burton, Michigan, who departed this world on July 14, 2025 at the age of 92. Desoline leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Fabris and Violet Fabris (Poli); her husband James C. Cokley; her children, Laura Angel Cokley and William Cokley Sr.; her son-in-law Kevin Haas; her brother Fred; her siblings-in-law, Sharon Fabris, Ron Isaacson and William Zandi; and her sister Gloria Deibis.
She is survived by: her children, Linda Leach (Randy), John Cokley (Michaelle), Lisa Haas and James Cokley (Ellen); her daughter-in-law Marites Cokley; her grandchildren, William J. Cokley Jr. (Danielle), Matthew Leach (Deepti), Marianne Graham (Joshua), Mark Leach, Rourke Haas, Heidi Haas, John Cokley (Paige) and Kayden Cokley; her sisters, Geraldine Zandi and MaryAnn Isaacson; and her brother-in-law Gerald Deibis. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the "James and Desoline Cokley Family Fund" through the Community Foundation of Greater Flint or St. John Catholic Church.
