Betty Jo Richardson Cockerham age 82 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Cockerham was born in Carroll County, Virginia on August 10, 1937 to Lebert James and Carrie Redd Richardson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters Ruby Valdajean Watson and Velda Francis Edwards and a brother Robert Paul Richardson.

She is survived by her husband William "Bill" Cockerham of Galax, Virginia; son and daughter-in-law James "Eddie" and Devona W. Cockerham of Galax, Virginia; daughters and sons-in-law Rhonda C. and Carl Smith of Ennice, North Carolina; Kelly C. and James 'Jamie" Hawkins of Galax, Virginia; sister Jama Lee Nichols; brother and sister-in-law Floyd "Butch" and Betty Richardson all of Galax, Virginia; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; special son Glen "Barney" Hyatt; two special grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Sunday at 3:00 PM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with the Rev. Randy Morris and the Rev. Lee Houston officiating. Burial will follow in the Monta Vista Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 PM until time for the funeral service at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request donations made to the Longview United Methodist Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.

A special thank you to the Blue Ridge Home Health, Mountain Valley Hospice, Longview Methodist Church Family and all special sitters.