Obituary of Sylvia Cockman

Sylvia Cockman (Nee Huffman) who joined her Lord and Savior in eternal life at the age of 86 on Wednesday October 4, 2023 in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Sylvia was born on April 14, 1937 the daughter of Elmer and Ora (Barrett) Huffman in Marquand, Missouri.

She attended and graduated from Marquand High School in 1955 and then moved to St. Louis, Missouri where she married had two children Dale Darrell and Barbara Lampston.

Sylvia worked at various Jobs before finishing her working career at the Lever Soap company in St. Louis, Missouri were she eventually retired at the age of 50. During her retirement she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, was an avid gardener and had a meticulous lawn when she lived at home. She loved to go garage sailing and was able to outfit everyone's home and closet with her due diligence. She enjoyed bingo, dancing, and had quite the social life.

Sylvia relocated to the Lake of the Ozarks when she lived with her son Dale and his wife Barbara until she passed. She enjoyed sitting outside on the deck, watching the boats go by, and anyone doing yard work. She even offered to help at times. Her favorite TV shows were the Bold and the Beautiful, The Price is Right and Wheel of Fortune.

Sylvia is survived by her son Dale (Barbara) Darnell; daughter Barbara Lampston; grandchildren of Dale (Casey) Darnell II, Chrystal Werner, Jamie Werner, Sheena Lampston, Heather Darrnell and Bethany (Tommy) Diaz; great-grandchildren of Adia Gabbard, Allyson Darnell, Maliyah McQuire, Alycia Clay, Mackenzie Darnell, Autum Rathburn ,Devin Rathburn, Alexandria Grill, Emily Davis and Jace Davis and other relatives and friends.

Sylvia is preceded in death by her husband David Cockman on May 14, 1999; her parents Elmer and Ora Huffman; her siblings Freeman Huffman, Shelby Haupt and Joyce Kelley.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11: 00 a.m. at Hedges-Scott-Millard Funeral Home in Camdenton, Missouri. Family will welcome friends for a visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. also at the funeral home.