Gretna..........Shirley Cocke Fletcher Yeatts, age 77 of 7549 Climax Road, Gretna peacefully left this world on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Heaven has truly gained an angel who will be sadly missed here on earth.
Born July 21, 1935 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Harry C. Cocke and Bertha Tanksley Cocke. She was predeceased by her first husband, Calvin Fletcher and two brothers, Frank Cocke and Bobby Cocke. Shirley retired 25 years ago from C & P Telephone Company. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed gardening and treasure hunting for sea shells on the beach. She was a kind hearted and loving woman who always took care of others. Everyone who met her was blessed to know her.
She is survived by her husband, Wesley H. Yeatts of the residence; two sons, James (Rocky) Fletcher and his wife, Rita of Danville, and Terry Fletcher of Danville; a daughter, Tammy Fletcher Shelton of Richmond; a step-daughter, Beverly Fletcher of Dover, DE; five sisters, Jeanette White and her husband, Jimmy of Yanceyville, NC, Cathern Wooten of Danville, Grace Kendrick of Danville, Helen Pleasant of Martinsville, and Betty Groff of Church Road; and four grandchildren, Cory Fletcher Burke and her husband, Wesley, Joshua Fletcher, Lauren Shelton, and Cody Fletcher. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Rev. Steve Carlton. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com