Linda Sue Tuttle Cockrum

Linda Sue Tuttle Cockrum, of Dandridge, TN born February 18, 1946, passed away on Monday February 13, 2017 in Wilmington, NC surrounded by her husband and two sons. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, and adoring grandmother. Sue courageously fought an illness over the past few months. Sue taught school for over thirty years and developed a deep appreciation for exposing children to science and the outdoors. Her pride and joy were her seven grandchildren, Douglas Lake, and the Tennessee Volunteers. Sue and husband Bill celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November of 2016. Sue retired from a career in teaching in 2006; she and Bill enjoyed traveling the U.S. extensively with family and friends. Sue is no doubt looking down upon her family and smiling with Rocky Top playing in the background. We will all miss her sharp wit and sense of humor dearly. Sue was preceded in death by parents, Dorothy and Robert Tuttle; and in-laws, Winifred and George Cockrum. She is survived by her loving husband, Bill Cockrum of Dandridge, TN; son and daughter-in-law, John and Ginny Cockrum and their sons, Porter, Jack, and Fletcher of Hampstead, NC; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Audrey Cockrum and their children, Patton, Adyn, Willa, and Layla of Strawberry Plains, TN; sister, Jean Lawson of Nashville, TN; and her beloved rescue lab, Lucky. The family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and doctors of New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC for all their care and compassion while helping Sue in her final days. Sue was an advocate of animal adoption and pet rescue. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Monty’s Home (PO Box 821 Burgaw, NC 20425), Boxer Butts and other Mutts (108 Schermerhorn Lane Arden, NC 28704), or an animal rescue of your choice. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm Sunday February 19, 2017, at Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel. A service will follow at 4:00 pm with friends and family sharing memories and stories of Sue. The family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Monday February 20, 2017, at Highland Memorial Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment service. Online obituary be viewed and condolences extended at www.rosemortuary.com.

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Linda Sue Tuttle Cockrum

February 18, 1946 - February 13, 2017