Marilyn LeVerne Cockrum, 84 of Warrensburg, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the Country Club Care Center.

Marilyn was born December 17, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Grayson Eric Viles and Elsie LeVerne (Jones) Viles. She graduated from Colorado Springs High School. On December 24, 1957, Marilyn was united in marriage to Dincell C. Cockrum in Knob Noster, Missouri. The couple resided in Knob Noster until moving to their acreage south of Warrensburg, in 2012.  Her main occupation was a paraprofessional at the Whiteman Elementary School. Marilyn greatly enjoyed gardening, family, people, and anything Christmas. She was a 30 plus year member of the First Christian Church in Knob Noster.

Survivors include her son: William Cockrum of Glenwood, IA; daughter: Rebecca (Paul) Landkamer of Warrensburg, MO; sister: Nancy June Dunaway (Richard) of Omaha, NE; son-in-law:  Glenn Smith of Picayune, MS; sister in law: Juanita Cockrum of Centerview, MO; eight grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter: Elizabeth Smith; brothers: Grayson E. Viles; David H Viles; and sister: Mary Elizabeth Sullivan.

Celebration of Life services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Pastor Aleksey Lyle officiating. Interment will follow at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Nick Landkamer, Mike Cockrum, Chris Cockrum, Kenny Hougey, Blake Reid, and Tommy Comer. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Dunaway, Missy Boteler, Lisa Meyers, and Renee Hougey.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to West Central Christian Service Camp in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net