Sherry G. Cockman

Sherry G. Cockman, 69, of Hot Springs passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 after a courageous battle against cancer. She passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Sherry was born October 20, 1949 in Hearne, Texas to Walter McLeroy and Lucille Jane “Dolly” McKinney. Her parents, granddaughter, Jaime Rhiannon Drewyor, father-in-law, Jack Smoot and nephew, Jason Smoot preceded her in death. Sherry was a member of LakePointe Church, an avid cross-word puzzler, loved Elvis, was the biggest WWE Wrestling fan you would ever meet, a devoted wife, mother and Nana, who truly cherished and enjoyed her family and friends. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Words cannot express how much she will be missed. Survivors include her loving husband of 43 years, Tom Cockman of Hot Springs, one sister, Debbie McLeroy of Meridian, MS, two cousins, Donna Sanders of Franklin, TX and Diane Monroe of Meridian, MS, four daughters, Nikki Puckett (Whit Gregory), Erica Java (Patrick), both of Hot Springs, Carolyn Drewyor, Jennifer Montes (Gil) both of Texas, one son, Lenny White (Anna) of Tennessee, step-daughter, April Robinson (George) of Hot Springs, fourteen grandchildren, Jaylen Puckett, Lane Williams, Peyton Williams, Ayden Java, Aleeya Gregory, all of Hot Springs, Seana Strother (Daniel), Cristina James (Sam), Natalie Garner, Valerie Smith (Aaron), Elliot Montes, Jonah Montes, Leonard White, Travis Drewyor (Melinda), Audrey Lawson (Brian), all of Texas; seven great-grandchildren, her mother-in-law, Tresa Smoot, two sisters-in-law, Tina Smoot Donoho and Kris Smoot, all of Hot Springs, one brother-in-law, Jack Earl Smoot (Tara) of Quitman, AR and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews among a large host of extended family and friends. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Hot Springs Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Services will be Saturday at 11:00 A.M. in the Hot Springs Funeral Home Chapel with Tina Smoot Donoho officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 241 Festival, Hot Springs, AR 71901, watch for signs. Pallbearers are Jack Earl Smoot, Jaylen Puckett, Whit Gregory, Patrick Java, Lane Williams, Lenny White and Jason Waterall. Honorary pallbearers are Marie Sorrell, Kay and Loye Thornton and Mary Butler. Our family wishes to thank Windows USA/Win Services, Wholesale Pump & Supply and Hot Springs Cardiology for their kindness, support and compassion over the past five years. Also, would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Stephen Divers and the entire staff of Genesis Cancer Center and the staff of Hospice Home Care, words cannot express our gratitude.

Sherry G. Cockman

October 20, 1949 - June 7, 2019