Vallie Cockerham Murray

Vallie Cockerham Murray, 85, of 267 Periwinkle Road, passed away Sunday afternoon, November 21, 2010 at Morehead Memorial Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, November 24, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Murray was born April 20, 1925 in Wilkes County, daughter of the late William Martin and Viola Blackburn Cockerham. Surviving are her four sons, William "Bill" E. Murray, Jr., and long-time companion, as well as Mrs. Murray's loyal caregiver, Robin Whalen of Stoneville, Bobby S. Murray and wife, Joanne of Stoneville, Johnny L. Murray and wife, Anne of Reidsville, and Jimmy S. Murray and wife, Lisa of Madison; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, William "Boots" Elmo Murray. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 267 Periwinkle Road in Eden. Online condolences may be offered to the Murray family at www.fairfuneralhome.com