Loretta Ann Cockrell, , 51, of Woodway, went home to be with her Heavenly Father and Savior on Saturday, April 27, 2013, after a courageous battle with a terminal illness. Funeral services will begin at 3pm, Wednesday, May 1st at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Visitation will begin 1 hour prior to service, at 2pm, also Wednesday, May 1st. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Loretta was born September 18, 1961 to Charles and Rita Young of Hewitt. She attended school to become a Phlebotomist and primarily worked in the healthcare fields, fulfilling her love of helping others. During her life, she had five beautiful children and later, her grandchildren became the light of her life. She will be remembered as a great cook, family hostess, and for her love of music.
Loretta fought her illness with her love of life, great sense of humor, and strong love for her family. She endured her illness by leaning on her faith, prayers and belief in God.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
Her memory will live on in her survivors: her loving father; daughters Rita Muesse and husband Collin of Hubbard, and Stephanie Bernard of Waco; three sons, Edward Campos of Hewitt, Phillip Cockrell Jr. of Waco, and Charles Schneck and wife Jordan of Lubbock; ten grandchildren, Destiny, Thomas Jr., Landin, and Sophia of Hubbard, Edward Jr., Aidan, Christian, Juliana, and Brianna of Central Texas, and Savannah of Lubbock; sister Donna Sapp of Hewitt; two brothers, David Young of Hewitt and Charles A. Young of Harlingen; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.
The family would like to express special thanks to the staff of Regent Health Care Facility, for their love, care, and empathy to Loretta. They would also like to extend their thanks to Odyssey Hospice for their care and emotional support.
Memorials may be made in honor of Loretta to The American Lung Association of Texas, www.texaslung.org.
From the family: Loretta, we love you and will miss you dearly. You are in our hearts and souls until we are reunited again.
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David and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. Please know that we are praying for you and your family. Let God’s love comfort you and give you peace.
Rest in Peace Loretta, you deserve it. You’ve had a long hard fight…We will miss you.
So glad we had a great life together as brother and sister. You always put everyone before yourself and would spend your last dollar on a total stranger. I know you are in a better place now where you will never have to deal with the pain you went through for many years.I admire your determination and willpower to deal with your illness as long as you did.Thanks for all the good times.Love you ,Lela
David and family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. Praying for God’s perfect comfort as you move forward in the days ahead. Cherish your memories and take comfort in knowing that you will see her again someday.
R.I.P. LORETTA I will never forget the years we shared when our children were little 🙂 we had so MANY LAUGHS, a few tears and ALOT of struggles BUT we got through it and always remained good friends. GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN MY DEAR FRIEND. SAVE A PLACE FOR ME . AS FOR THE FAMILY I AM SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL. I LOVE YOU SISSY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BRING YOU COMFORT AND PEACE DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME
When someone you know becomes a memory, that memory becomes a wonderful treasure to always hold in your heart. Go rest high on that mountain Loretta.
i wish i could meet her before she passed but i cant she died a year after i was born so i was only one if i could meet her at least one time