Nancy Karen Holley Cockrell of Garland, was born August 25, 1946 in Tyler, Texas to Paul and Nadine Holley. She grew up in Quitman, Texas and excelled at school. She loved music and playing the piano, organ, clarinet and guitar. Karen came from a long line of educators and followed in their footsteps, completing her Bachelor's and Masters degree at East Texas State University. She taught public school for 44 years, 38 years in the Garland Independent School district and was an adjunct professor at Eastfield College. The church was an important foundation for Karen and she volunteered her time as an accompanist and helping in the children's ministry. Karen passed away on July 1, 2013. Karen was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Cockrell, daughter Holley Crowson, sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Jerry Barnett of Mesquite, stepson Billy Jack Gavit and his wife Heather of Leander, grandchildren Corrigan Crowson, Nathan Crowson, Dustin Gavit and Dylan Gavit and many nieces, nephews and cousins. One of the highlights of her last days were visits from extended family. Her last days were also filled with companionship from her lifelong friend, Dr. Mary Margaret Shoaf. On July 3rd, Karen's life was celebrated with a memorial service at FBC-Garland and a graveside service at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mineola, Texas.
Published in Dallas Morning News on August 25, 2013
Published in Dallas Morning News on August 25, 2013
Nancy Karen Holley Cockrell of Garland, was born August 25, 1946 in Tyler, Texas to Paul and Nadine Holley. She grew up in Quitman, Texas and excelled at school. She loved music and playing the piano, organ, clarinet and guitar. Karen came from a long line of educators and followed in their footsteps, completing her Bachelor's and Masters degree at East Texas State University. She taught public school for 44 years, 38 years in the Garland Independent School district and was an adjunct professor at Eastfield College. The church was an important foundation for Karen and she volunteered her time as an accompanist and helping in the children's ministry. Karen passed away on July 1, 2013. Karen was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Cockrell, daughter Holley Crowson, sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Jerry Barnett of Mesquite, stepson Billy Jack Gavit and his wife Heather of Leander, grandchildren Corrigan Crowson, Nathan Crowson, Dustin Gavit and Dylan Gavit and many nieces, nephews and cousins. One of the highlights of her last days were visits from extended family. Her last days were also filled with companionship from her lifelong friend, Dr. Mary Margaret Shoaf. On July 3rd, Karen's life was celebrated with a memorial service at FBC-Garland and a graveside service at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Mineola, Texas.
Published in Dallas Morning News on August 25, 2013
Published in Dallas Morning News on August 25, 2013
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