Dorothy Virginia (Smith) Cockrum

DOROTHY VIRGINIA COCKRUM, 86, of Benton passed away Saturday afternoon Dec. 3, 2022 in Benton.

She was born in Benton, IL on April 5, 1936, the daughter of William G. and Birdie Lee (Roberts) Smith.

She worked out of the Laborers Local #529, which is now Local #773 for many years on numerous construction jobs. She was a lifetime member and the oldest member of the Benton Eagles.

Dorothy is survived by her:

3 Daughters: Sheila Taylor, Tina Horn and Gina Renee Lane & husband Roger

7 Grandchildren: Ryan Taylor, Brandon Taylor, Angie Boldrey, Joey Cesar, Amy Rich, James Rich & Matthew Rich

Several Great Grandchildren

2 Stepsons: Gordon Ross Cockrum & Charles Edward “Chuck” Cockrum

3 Brothers: Jim Smith & wife Virginia, Gene Smith & Gary “Joe” Smith

4 Sisters: Geneva Smith, Jeannette Tasky, Nita Adams & Judy Ward & husband Mike

Several Nieces & Nephews

Dorothy was preceded in death by her Parents, by Sisters- Eunice Connor, Mary Hobbie, Sharon Heinrich, Jody Fotheringhame & Belenda Sue, by Brothers- Dale, John Charles “Jake”, Zeke & Bob, and by a Stepdaughter-Diane Merchant.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. FRIDAY, December 9, 2022 at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Pastor Paul Keller officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:00 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home.

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