Nellie Maxine Cockerham Koch Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Nellie Maxine Cockerham Koch (Clinton Township, Michigan), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 4, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her former husband Tony Burns; her husband Ronald Koch; her parents, Luther Cockerham and Ethel Cockerham; and her siblings, Morris, Melva, Annav, Burl, Betty, Shirley and Rita.
She is survived by: her daughter Sheryl Burns (late Rodger Washington); her grandson Justin Washington-Burns (Katlyn Mathers); her great grandchildren, Kayla (Alejandro Soto), Marcellus Burns (Paris Tankersley), Jenna Rose Burns (Josh Williams), Jaliyah Burns, Jia'Vanna Burns, Ja'Niyah Burns and Julian Washington-Burns; and her great great grandchildren, Skylar and Jorgia Rose.