1935
Lilian
2021
Lilian Cockayne
April 22, 1935 — August 19, 2021
Mrs. Lilian N. Devers Cockayne of Springway Drive, Kannapolis, NC, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Lilian was born April 22, 1935 in Liverpool, England to the late Andrew Devers and Jean Hughes Devers. She was also preceded in death by son Neil Vernon Cockayne, sister Jean D. Temme, and brother Andrew Devers.
Lilian emigrated to the United Sates with her best friend in 1959, settling and working in New York. She met her husband while vacationing in Virginia and was married shortly thereafter in California. Together they raised their three children while living in upstate NY and Germany. She loved traveling throughout Europe. After retirement they settled in North Carolina to be near their grandchildren. She was a loving and nurturing wife, mother, and Nana who doted on her family and made the BEST cup of English Tea ever.
Lilian is survived by husband of 58 years Vernon L. Cockayne; daughters Julie Post and companion Keith Talbott of Concord, and Paula Cockayne-Loeb of Suffern, NY; grandchildren Jonas, Owen and Noah Loeb, Nicole Hofeldt, Sierra and Summer Post; brother George Steve Devers of London, England; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may made to the Coltrane LIFE Center, 321 Corban Ave. SE., Concord, NC 28025.
Lilian enjoyed her visits to Coltrane, thanks to the wonderful and caring staff. Family would also like to extend special thanks to her friend and loving caregiver Charen Stubbs.
Condolences may be left at www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Lilian was born April 22, 1935 in Liverpool, England to the late Andrew Devers and Jean Hughes Devers. She was also preceded in death by son Neil Vernon Cockayne, sister Jean D. Temme, and brother Andrew Devers.
Lilian emigrated to the United Sates with her best friend in 1959, settling and working in New York. She met her husband while vacationing in Virginia and was married shortly thereafter in California. Together they raised their three children while living in upstate NY and Germany. She loved traveling throughout Europe. After retirement they settled in North Carolina to be near their grandchildren. She was a loving and nurturing wife, mother, and Nana who doted on her family and made the BEST cup of English Tea ever.
Lilian is survived by husband of 58 years Vernon L. Cockayne; daughters Julie Post and companion Keith Talbott of Concord, and Paula Cockayne-Loeb of Suffern, NY; grandchildren Jonas, Owen and Noah Loeb, Nicole Hofeldt, Sierra and Summer Post; brother George Steve Devers of London, England; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may made to the Coltrane LIFE Center, 321 Corban Ave. SE., Concord, NC 28025.
Lilian enjoyed her visits to Coltrane, thanks to the wonderful and caring staff. Family would also like to extend special thanks to her friend and loving caregiver Charen Stubbs.
Condolences may be left at www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com.
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