Audrey Cockrell

Audrey Cockrell, 85 of Canadian passed away June 16, 2019 in Canadian.

Funeral service will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the River Ministries Church with Pastor Donald Hill, officiating.  Burial will follow at the Edith Ford Memorial Cemeteries under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian.

Audrey was born October 7, 1933 in Canadian to Alvin and Ruby Miller.  She attended schools in Canadian.  Audrey married B.G. Cockrell on April 2, 1950.  They made Canadian their home after a few years traveling with Santa Fe Railroad. He preceded her in death on July 25, 2013.  Audrey worked many years for Canadian Pharmacy, she enjoyed crocheting and watching the Dallas Cowboys play.  Audrey was well known for her husband’s creation “Aud” that proudly stands on a hill south of Canadian welcoming all visitors. “Aud” is a standing memorial of their love!

Survivors include her daughter, Dian Zenor and husband Bill of Canadian; a son, Darrell Cockrell of Canadian; a bonus son, Charlie McMordie of Amarillo; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren; a sister, Joyce Mathis; and a brother Gene Miller.

Audrey was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ralph Gross, Jim Miller, Bill Miller, Jack Miller; a son, Bobby Gene Cockrell Jr. and a grandson, Anthony Cockrell.

Memorials may be made to the Hemphill County Hospice, 1020 S. 4^th, Canadian, TX 79014