Mary Tanner Cockman Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA Graveside services for Mary Tanner Cockman of St. Louis, Missouri will be held at 10 AM, Friday, July 6, 2007 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA with Rev. Lowell Ashbrook officiating under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe, LA. Mrs. Cockman departed this life surrounded by the love of her family in St. Louis, Missouri on July 1, 2007 having reached the age of ninety-one years, two months and twenty-nine days. Mary was born in Summerfield, LA on April 2, 1916, daughter of Elmer and Pearl Tanner. Mary is survived by one son, Gary Cockman, of Davison, MI; by three daughters, Maridith Koch and husband, Ken, of Cedar Raprids, IA, Carmen Helton and husband Jim, of Forsyth, IL and Marsha Sanders and husband, Paul, of St. Clair, MO; by one sister, Dorothy Mahoney and husband David, of West Monroe, LA; by one brother-in-law, Rev. Lowell Ashbrook of West Monroe, LA; by thirteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Tanner Tanner; and by one sister, Edna Ashbrook. Mary was an accomplished musician who attended Northeast Louisiana State University in Monroe, LA as music major. She transferred to Central Bible College in Springfield, MO and graduated with a degree in Bible Studies and Music. After graduation, she and her husband, Rev. James Cockman, were evangelists for the Assemblies of God Church. They traveled extensively throughout the United States before becoming Pastor of a mission church, Berea Temple in St. Louis, MO. Mary lived her entire life in ministerial duties. She served in her beloved church, Berea Temple Assembly of God, as a Sunday School teacher for fifty years. She also was a church pianist and organist, plus she shared her musical gifts with others as a piano teacher. She felt honored to serve her Lord as she accompanied her sister and brother-in-law, Rev. Lowell Ashbrook and Edna Ashbrook, on a number of mission trips. As well as doing God≠s work, Mary≠s gracious heart and faith aided her in her career of thirty years as a social worker and Management Supervisor for Missouri Division of Family Services in St. Louis. Although she worked outside the home, caring for her family was always a priority to her and greatest joy. They will miss her gentle demeanor, smiling face and welcoming hospitality. She was a gifted hostess and there was always room for one more at her table. The love and wonderful memories she has created for her family never be forgotten. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com