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Betty J. Cockrell

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Betty J. Cockrell, 87, of Fremont, OH passed away on May 17, 2019 with her loving family by her side at Bethesda Care Center. She was born on April 15, 1932 in Kansas, OH the daughter of Earl and Minnie (Snyder) Day.

Betty married Norman L. Cockrell on October 4, 1952 in Green Springs, OH and he survives. Together they ran the family farm for many years. She also cleaned at Great Lakes Motel and several peoples homes.

Betty enjoyed bowling, collecting milk glass and pigs and gambling. She loved flower gardening, working on the farm and attending her grandchildren’s activities. Betty was a member of the Sandusky County Pork Producers and the past president of the Pork Council Women.

Betty is survived by her husband of sixty-six years, Norman L. Cockrell, Fremont; children, Pam Clark and Sandy (Donnie Trautman) Yohe, Terry Cockrell, all of Fremont, Jayne (Brian Overmyer) Cockrell, Lexington, NC and Toni (Dave) Beebe, Fremont; siblings, Harry (Alice) Day and Shirley Heins both of Fremont; grandchildren, Kristy (Bryan) Allen, Justin (Lacey) Cockrell, Rob (Mekenna) Yohe, Megan (Adam) Miller, Miranda Clark, Tyler (Hannah) Ludrowsky, Brad (Trina), Tommy, Christopher and Jeff Beier; seventeen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; brother, Clayton Day; brother-in-law, James Heins, and niece, Cindy Monroe.

Visitation: Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.

Service: Thursday, May 23, 2019; 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home.

Burial: Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH.

Memorials: Bethesda Care Center or Stein Hospice

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  1. Barbara and Earl Dundore, Jr

    May 18, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    Norm and family: so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We have many special memories with you. R I P cousin Betty.

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  2. Kathy Burton

    May 18, 2019 at 8:30 pm

    Deepest sympathy Pam and family. Keeping all of you in prayer.

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  3. Leah Krumnow

    May 18, 2019 at 9:17 pm

    Terry,Sandy and Norm so sorry to hear of Bettys passing. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Leah (Heft) Krumnow.

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  4. Denise Darr

    May 18, 2019 at 9:38 pm

    Thinking of you during this sorrowful time.

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  5. Toni

    May 18, 2019 at 10:55 pm

    My heart goes out to all my family. Betty was such a huge part of my life and I will miss her more than I can expess. She was always there for me and my life would not have been the same without her.

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  6. Jan paxson

    May 19, 2019 at 12:01 am

    Norm, Pam, Terri, Janie, Sandy. We are so saddened to hear about the passing of Betty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.

    Love, Rick and Jan

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  7. Judy Corral

    May 19, 2019 at 12:01 am

    A lovely lady who I feel privileged to have known. Sympathy and caring thoughts for the family.

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  8. Deborah Holland

    May 19, 2019 at 12:54 am

    So sorry for your loss

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  9. John Dicken

    May 19, 2019 at 2:23 am

    Very sorry for your loss

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  10. Judith Stiltner

    May 19, 2019 at 11:36 am

    Sorry for your loss Cockrell family prayers

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  11. Nancy Snyder

    May 19, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family, Pam. So sorry to read this. She was a sweet lady. Remember spending time at your place when we were younger.

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  12. Melody Waggoner

    May 19, 2019 at 7:45 pm

    So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers .

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  13. Amy

    May 19, 2019 at 9:21 pm

    So sorry for your loss. I seen her everyday in dining room at bethesda! Sweet lady! Rip betty

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  14. Carolyn Mills

    May 20, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    Sandy, Donnie and Family,

    I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother and I wish you all the comfort and peace the angels can bring you! Know you are in our thoughts and prayers!

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  15. Lucy Leach

    May 23, 2019 at 12:38 am

    So sorry for your loss .She will be gone but not forgotten you all will be in our prayers!!!

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  16. don snyder

    April 11, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    Norm and Family
    I just found out about Betty, I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful cousin.

    my deepest sympathy Don Snyder

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