Elma G. Cockrum, 85 or St. Johns, MI passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Elma was born on October 26, 1930 in Moorehead, KS the daughter of Warren and Birdie (Martin) Peck. She graduated from Thayer High school in KS with the class of 1948 and that year she married John W. Cockrum. Elma was a homemaker and enjoyed her family and helping her husband for several years of operation of Hub Motel, Clinton Theatre, Golf Carts by Cockrum, Family Drive-In Theatre and other local businesses.
Elma is survived by children, Jody Cockrum of Lansing, Mark Cockrum of St. Johns, and Julie (Karl) Tenlen of St. Johns. She is also survived by six grandchildren, several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Elma was preceded in death by her husband John, son Gary and her brother Ernest Peck.
Funeral services will be held at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Andy Croel officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Rest Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives at the funeral home on Thursday, July 14, 2016, 2-4 and 6-8 pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Compassus Hospice, 801 S. Waverly, Suite 200, Lansing, MI 48917