Charlotte M. “Shirley” Cockerham, 82

Charlotte M. “Shirley” Cockerham, 82, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 2:04 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2014, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana.

Shirley was born on February 2, 1932 in Tell City, Indiana to William J. and Marie (Howell) Labhart. She married Gerald E. Cockerham on March 14, 1953. He preceded her in death on December 04, 1966.

Shirley was a licensed cosmetologist. She retired from Hooks Drugs in Jasper after 17 years, and also was a teachers aid for 18 years at 10th Street School in Jasper.

She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ in Jasper where she served as a Sunday School Saint.

She enjoyed reading and being a teachers aid.

She is survived by one brother, William “Neil” Labhart and his wife Kate, of Jasper; caregiver, Marilyn Litherland of Jasper; one niece,
Donna Werner and her husband Larry, of Ireland; one nephew, William Dean Labhart and his wife Brenda, of Jasper.

Preceding her in death beside her husband was one son, William Gerald Cockerham, who passed away on January 5th, 1980.

Funeral services for Shirley Cockerham will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Jasper, IN with burial to follow at a later date in the Cuzco Cemetery. Pastor Jane Hillman will officiate.

Friends may call from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014, at Trinity United Church of Christ in Jasper.

Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Church of Christ or to a favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.