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Lynda Magee Cockrell was born in Jackson MS on April 26, 1950. Growing up in Mendenhall, Lynda attended Mendenhall High School where she was selected Most Beautiful. She attended Copiah Lincoln Junior College where she was a Colette. Lynda married and moved to Ruston LA, where she attended Louisiana Tech.
Lynda and Randy Cockrell, her husband, settled in Prentiss MS to rear their children. Randy owned RCR Trucking and Lynda frequently helped Randy with their business ventures. Lynda and Randy retired and moved to the Reservoir area where she and Randy made their home. Their focus was traveling and being close to family. Randy passed away in November of 2005.
Her empathetic heart lured Lynda to a life of service and helping others at The McCoy House.
Lynda especially loved going to the beach and relaxing by the ocean. She adored hunting and found it such a challenge. Being outdoors gave her the satisfaction and quiet time to pray and marvel at God’s creation.
She had two children, Laren Christopher Rockett, and Hollie Cockrell McClendon. Lynda’s grandchildren were the apple of her eye: Lakeland, Banks and Samantha along with great grandchildren.
Bill Paul, her adoring husband, has been invaluable to her care and commitment to her health, as were Bill’s four children, Susan, Che’, Madelaine, and Tim.
Thank you to all who have loved Lynda as we celebrate her life on her 74th birthday. Lynda loved her Lord and Savior with all her being. She adored traveling with her three loving sisters: Mollie Magee Van Devender (Billy), Jamie Magee Roberts (Robby) and Angela Magee Stephens (Joe).
Lynda is proceeded in death by her beloved husband, Randy Cockrell and her parents Archie L. and Ina Frances Magee.
Funeral arrangements are set for Friday, April 26 at 11:00 am at Tutor Funeral Home in Mendenhall with visitation at 10:00 am. Private graveside prayer with burial will follow at Rials Creek Cemetery in Simpson County.
In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to The McCoy House, P. O. Box 231, Ridgeland MS 39158 (themccoyhouse.com).
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