Pauline was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church in Monticello and retired from Burlington Industries after 36 years. In September of 2021, after suffering a stroke, she moved to Village on the Park in Rogers, AR. She was very happy there and enjoyed meeting new friends that became like family. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, Albert & Rebecca; her husband of 66 years, Bob Cockrell; her brother, Lloyd Gillespie; along with her sisters, Lorene Meeks, Mildred Thurman, and Merle Wraslen.
She is survived by her sons, Mike Cockrell and wife Sandy of Rogers and Randy Cockrell and wife Gail of Monticello; a daughter, Paula Vickers and husband Jeff of Peachtree City, Georgia; six grandchildren, Brooke Wyatt and husband Ben of Frisco, TX, Sara Young and husband Collin of Overland Park, KS, Jonathan Vickers of Peachtree City, GA, Craig Cockrell and wife Jacqueline from Rogers, Amy Mitchell and husband Patrick of Rogers and Joni Elliott and husband Stephen of Davie, FL. Pauline had 17 great grandchildren, Ellia, Marys and Taj Mitchell, Ensley, Gabe and Lucca Young, Ava, Macy and Aubrey Wyatt, Hayes, Remy and Lennon Cockrell, Hadley and J.T. Vickers and Maggie, Robert and Vera Elliott.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Bro. Ray Hearron officiating. Mrs. Kathy Lyon will be singing and Mr. Bill Burchfield will be providing the music. There will be a visitation from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. preceding the funeral service. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Mercy Hospital in Rogers and Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale for the excellent care they gave Pauline. You can sign Pauline's guestbook registry here on her page.
Condolences(18)
Doyle Bartlett
Mobile, AL Sunday, October 13, 2024 Your were my last aunt. I miss our phone conversations and I will see you again in heaven. Tell mother I love her and miss her.your were a beautiful and loving person. Love you Aunt Pauline
Marie madsen
Centerton, AR Sunday, October 13, 2024 I'm a c.n.a votp rogers .Pauline was one of my favorites as I have worked there as an agency for 2 and half years and then employee of votp since may this year .Pauline s smile that greeted me everything I d see her would brighten my day .she was such a beautiful greatful humble and thankful person that it would tough all of u s who had the pleasure of helping her .I'm deeply sorry for your loss and she's dearly missed at votp in rogers .Courtney
Hampton, AR Saturday, October 12, 2024 I’m so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers 💙Mildred Chastain
Monticello, AR Friday, October 11, 2024 Love and prayers for all. Pauline and I have been friends since high school...my heart will miss her!💔Sharon Shook McIntyre
Monticello, AR Thursday, October 10, 2024 Mike, Randy, Paula and Extended Family of Pauline,I am so sorry for your loss. I have known most of you the biggest part of my life having grown up in Monticello, attended school with you, shopped in your parents store and worked with your Mother for years at Burlington. She and I shared the same birthday and always enjoyed wishing each other a happy day. I was blessed to have known her. Please know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Sharon
Monticello senior center
monticello, AR Wednesday, October 9, 2024 we here at the senior center were verry sad to learn about Mrs. Pauline. we served her and Bob for many years she wasn't just a client she was a dear friend to us.Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Wednesday, October 9, 2024 She was a good one, As they say, They don’t build them like her anymore, I’m sorry PrayersMike and Pam Beard
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Ms Pauline was a beautiful lady. Mr Bob and Ms Pauline were best friends with my Mom and Dad while they were starting and raising their families. Our prayers are with all of you.Debbie Shankles
Hampton, AR Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Thoughts and prayers at this time! 🙏Susan Stephenson Smith
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Randy, Gail, Craig , Brooke, Sandy and Mike,My heart goes out to each of you and your families. Miss Pauline was a sweetheart and I know you loved her dearly. My prayers will be with all of you in the coming days.
Lee Ann Tadel
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 8, 2024 I was so sorry to hear about Ms Pauline. She was a very special lady. Thinking of you all at this sad time Paula Randy and Mike.Gwendolyn Young Jolin
Buchanan, VA Tuesday, October 8, 2024 May God grant you peace and comfort during this time. Take one day at a time and smile at your wonderful memories. Your faith will bring you through your grief.Our mothers worked together at Burlington and my mother thought highly of Mrs. Pauline.
Bob & Catherine
Peachtree City, GA Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Your mother has been received in joy and love by the Lord. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs to the whole Cockrell family.With deepest sympathy as you remember Ms. Pauline. Much love, Bob & Catherine
Keith and Diane Wolfe
Greenbrier, AR Tuesday, October 8, 2024 She was truly a gracious lady and I know her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will miss her terribly. Love and prayers to all.Trisha Abbott
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Dear family, please know that you are all in our family’s thoughts and prayers. We’ve always felt so blessed that our parents and Bob and Pauline had each other through the years as loving and helpful neighbors. Pauline was so special. She was such a sweet soul and will be truly missed.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Dear Cockrell Family, You all have my sympathy for the loss of you family matriarch. I have fond memories of knowing Mrs. Pauline & Mrs. Bob. Mrs. Pauline was a special lady to many. You have my prayers of comfort at this sad time.Kedran Handly
Monticello, AR Tuesday, October 8, 2024 So sorry to hear of Pauline's passing. Worked with her for years at Burlington and was her backdoor neighbor also. My prayers are with her family during this time, Love, Kedran HandlyBarbara Newton
Monticello, AR Monday, October 7, 2024 Such a sweet lady who was very dear Emerson! Praying for the family!